Paymentus

Senior Director of Engineering

Remote, US$188,000-$280,000Posted today

RemoteFull-Time Contract Technology & Engineering $200k+

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Job Description

Senior Director of Engineering

Company

Paymentus Employment Type: Full-Time | Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Director of Engineering to lead our engineering organization, establish technical direction, and drive the development of innovative technology solutions. This individual will oversee multiple engineering teams, guide technical strategy, and ensure the successful delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance products and systems.

Working closely with executive leadership, product management, and other business stakeholders, the Senior Director of Engineering will align technology initiatives with the company's long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, organizational leadership, and a proven ability to build high-performing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee engineering teams responsible for software development, system architecture, and technology infrastructure.
Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with the company's business goals and technology roadmap.
Drive the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable and reliable software products and platforms.
Establish engineering standards, development methodologies, and best practices to improve code quality and productivity.
Collaborate with Product, Operations, Security, and Business teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, workforce planning, and technical investments.
Mentor and develop engineering managers, technical leads, and senior engineers.
Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
Monitor engineering performance metrics, project milestones, and product delivery outcomes.
Promote Agile development, DevOps practices, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
Ensure engineering systems and processes meet applicable security, reliability, and compliance requirements.
Provide regular technical and operational updates to executive leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in software engineering, technology development, or technical leadership.
5+ years of experience managing engineering teams or leading large-scale technical organizations.
Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud computing, distributed systems, and modern development frameworks.
Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects and deliver scalable technology solutions.
Strong knowledge of engineering management, technical strategy, and software development life cycles.
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technology-driven executive with extensive experience in engineering leadership, software development, and technical strategy. They possess the ability to translate business objectives into effective engineering initiatives, build high-performing teams, and drive technological innovation. They are strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented, with a strong commitment to delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality technology solutions.

Pay: $188,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year