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# Dir Software Engineering

- **Company:** ACI Worldwide, Inc.
- **Location:** Norcross, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** DevOps, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Availability, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/dir-software-engineering-norcross-ga--feb3be47-9d8c-49fb-b60c-ff85ff29d19f

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Ecosystems, Software Engineering, Leadership, Alliance/Partner Management, Budget Management, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Organizational Development/Management, Standards Development, Sales Pipeline, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred

 * Equivalent experience (12+ years) may substitute for degree

Experience

 * 10-15 years of software engineering or technology leadership experience
 * 5+ years managing engineering managers and leading large teams
 * Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale software products
 * Experience with P&L management, budget ownership, and resource planning
 * Payments, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred

Technical Skills

 * Deep understanding of software architecture at enterprise scale
 * Expert knowledge of modern engineering practices and methodologies
 * Understanding of scalability, reliability, and performance at high scale
 * Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
 * Strong understanding of engineering metrics and organizational effectiveness

Leadership & Management Skills

 * Exceptional leadership and organizational transformation capabilities
 * Strategic vision with strong business acumen
 * Executive presence and communication skills
 * Proven ability to build and scale engineering organizations
 * Strong influence and partnership across all organizational levels, * Experience leading engineering through company growth or transformation
 * Track record of technical innovation and competitive differentiation
 * Experience with M&A integration or organizational restructuring
 * Industry thought leadership through speaking or publications

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 * Hybrid work model with flexibility; multiple office locations available
 * 20-30% travel for leadership meetings, customer engagements, and strategic initiatives
 * High availability for executive meetings and global collaboration, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status or work permit now or in the future.

## Description

The Director, Software Engineering defines and executes engineering strategy for major product lines. This senior leadership position owns end-to-end delivery accountability for significant engineering organizations, drives technical excellence at scale, manages substantial budgets, and builds strategic partnerships that enable business success., Strategic Leadership & Business Impact

 * Lead significant engineering organization of 30-60 engineers across 3-5 managers
 * Define and execute engineering strategy for major product lines
 * Own end-to-end delivery accountability with executive visibility
 * Manage substantial budget ($2M-$5M+) including headcount and operational expenses
 * Lead critical initiatives that directly impact business outcomes and revenue

Engineering Excellence & Organizational Development

 * Drive engineering excellence including architecture, quality, velocity, and reliability
 * Define engineering standards, practices, and methodologies for the organization
 * Build and scale high-performing engineering organization through strategic hiring
 * Develop leadership pipeline including managers and senior technical talent
 * Shape organizational culture emphasizing innovation, quality, and collaboration

Cross-Functional Partnership & Executive Communication

 * Build strategic partnerships with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders
 * Present engineering strategy, progress, and recommendations to executive leadership
 * Collaborate with peers on enterprise initiatives and technical strategy
 * Drive adoption of AI-assisted development and transformative engineering practices
 * Represent engineering in customer and partner engagements as needed