Director of Engineering

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Engineering to lead our engineering organization through its next phase of growth. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for leading engineering teams, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable products that support the company's strategic objectives. You will collaborate closely with Product, Operations, Design, and other cross-functional leaders to align engineering initiatives with business priorities, improve development processes, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, operational excellence, and people leadership to ensure engineering resources, systems, and teams are positioned for long-term success. What You Will Do Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and engineering teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Develop and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with the company's goals and operational priorities. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Partner with Product, Operations, Design, and other business leaders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. Establish and promote engineering best practices, development standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive architectural decisions, technology investments, and engineering processes that improve performance, reliability, and scalability. Build, recruit, and retain high-performing engineering talent while supporting career development and succession planning. Monitor engineering performance through key metrics, resource planning, budgeting, and capacity management. Ensure the security, reliability, and operational excellence of engineering systems and infrastructure. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce technical debt, and optimize engineering operations. Communicate engineering priorities, progress, and risks effectively to executive leadership and key stakeholders. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to support innovation and continuous improvement. What You Will Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles. Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams and developing engineering managers. Strong technical background in software architecture, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and modern development practices. Demonstrated ability to align engineering execution with business and operational objectives. Experience managing engineering budgets, staffing, resource planning, and organizational growth. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, software quality, and operational excellence. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring teams and building an inclusive, high-performing engineering organization. What We Offer Competitive salary in a tax-free environment. Housing and transportation. 30 days of vacation plus public holidays. Complimentary meals and uniform cleaning. Medical and life insurance. Employee Assistance Program and worldwide complimentary room nights. Opportunities for growth and development. Schedule & Hours Full-time role. Desired Candidate Profile Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred. 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles. Proven experience leading multiple engineering teams and developing engineering managers. Strong technical background in software architecture, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and modern development practices. Demonstrated ability to align engineering execution with business and operational objectives. Experience managing engineering budgets, staffing, resource planning, and organizational growth. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps, CI/CD, software quality, and operational excellence. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring teams and building an inclusive, high-performing engineering organization. Company Industry HotelsHospitality Department / Functional Area Engineering Keywords Director Of Engineering Get real-time job updates only on our App