> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3869385-director-of-software-engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3869385-director-of-software-engineering). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Software Engineering - **Company:** Eccalon, LLC - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Information Engineering, Distributed Systems, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Microservices - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/16fac75f-3b43-427d-b3ac-bd72eb8b585f/director-of-software-engineering ## About the Role * Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role. * Proven experience leading engineering teams in a technical product or SaaS company. * Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills * Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS and Azure), microservices, and distributed systems. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across departments. * Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies. Preferred Qualifications: * Familiarity with security and compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, PCI, etc.) * Background in AI/ML, data engineering, or platform engineering is a plus. ## Description We are looking for a visionary and technically strong Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering teams in building scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping our technical strategy, driving engineering excellence, and delivering innovative products in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment., * Leadership & Strategy + Define and execute the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals and product strategy, and technical leadership. + Lead and mentor tech leads, software and QA engineers across multiple teams. + Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. + Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability frameworks for engineering teams * Technical Oversight + Help guide architectural decisions and ensure adherence to modern software engineering principles. + Champion best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and operations. + Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve scalability, reliability, and developer productivity. * Project & Product Delivery + Collaborate with leadership, design, and the Product Delivery Office to deliver high-quality software on time and within scope. + Strong command of SDLC best practices, agile methodologies, and application lifecycle management + Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices are in place.