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# Director of Software Engineering

- **Company:** Woodward, Inc.
- **Location:** Niles, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computer Engineering, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_274556dde329f75f9f489dbb57a0a348

## About the Role

* Strong leadership and team management skills
 * Experience in software development and project management
 * Knowledge of software design and architecture principles
 * Expertise in programming languages and frameworks
 * Experience with Agile development methodologies
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

## Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Director of Software Engineering located in Niles, IL. The Director of Software Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the software engineering team, developing strategic plans for software development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of software projects.