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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Software Engineering - **Company:** Ensemble RCM LLC - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $148,800.0 - $223,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Code Generation, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, .NET Core, Large Language Models, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3f7e1525006b61f0 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technology management?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. * 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 4+ years leading managers or multi-team engineering organizations. * Strong expertise in modern software architecture, cloud platforms preferably Azure, CI/CD, automation, and observability. * Software engineering experience building production-grade applications using JavaScript/TypeScript, .NET Core, or similar languages * Proven ability to set engineering strategy, guide architectural direction, and lead large-scale delivery * Demonstrated success developing leaders and building high-performing engineering teams. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. * Experience driving modernization, platform evolution, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Exposure to AI-enabled development tools, code generation models, or ML-driven insights (e.g., Copilot, embedding models, vector search). * Demonstrated advanced usage of AI and the management of teams using AI to lean in to process and technological improvements, to include the exploration, experimentation, and application of AI. * This position pays between $148,800-223,200, based on experience * Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences. * This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require., This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role's range. ## Description As the Director, Software Engineering, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across Ensemble's software delivery organization. In this role, you will define, drive, and execute the technology strategy that accelerates engineering effectiveness and enables scalable, secure, and resilient platforms. You will guide teams in architecting and delivering modern, reusable software solutions while championing engineering excellence and operational maturity. You will work closely with product, architecture, and engineering leaders to align technology decisions with business objectives, ensuring solutions support both near-term priorities and long-term strategic outcomes. Through hands-on technical leadership, design-level guidance, and coaching, you will influence engineering practices, elevate quality standards, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Essential Job Functions * Strategic & Technical Leadership: + Define and execute the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business and platform goals. + Shape architectural direction, standards, and engineering best practices across teams. + Drive adoption of modern engineering approaches, scalable architectures, and high-quality delivery patterns. * Engineering Delivery & Operational Excellence: + Oversee design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of software solutions across multiple teams. + Build and maintain shared frameworks, services, and platform capabilities that accelerate delivery. + Ensure strong operational practices including observability, CI/CD maturity, automation, and security-first development. * Cross-Functional Partnership: + Collaborate with product, design, architecture, and infrastructure leaders to translate strategy into clear, executable roadmaps. + Remove blockers, drive alignment, and ensure technical considerations are fully integrated into planning processes. + Represent engineering in portfolio reviews, technology evaluations, and enterprise decision-making. * Technical Governance & Quality: + Lead technical design reviews, architecture forums, and complex troubleshooting efforts. + Set quality benchmarks and ensure teams consistently meet standards for performance, maintainability, and production readiness. + Drive resolution of systemic issues through data-driven root-cause analysis and long-term fixes. * Innovation & Modernization: + Champion modernization efforts including microservices, serverless patterns, event-driven systems, and infrastructure-as-code. + Evaluate emerging technologies-including AI-enabled development tools-and guide adoption where they drive measurable value. * Leadership & Talent Development: + Lead and develop engineering managers, leads, and senior engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. + Build organizational capability through coaching, skills development, and effective team structures. + Promote an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture rooted in high performance and craftsmanship. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Functions Triggers using Azure Event Grids in Azure Blob Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/47-functions-triggers-using-azure-event-grids-in-azure-blob-storage) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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