Engineering Director

About the Company

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering managers, technical leads, and development teams across multiple projects
• Oversee architectural decisions, technical standards, and software quality practices
• Collaborate with product, design, and other departments to ensure alignment and delivery
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate team performance
• Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships
• Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies
• Drive recruitment, retention, and professional development of top engineering talent
• Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of systems and platforms
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in engineering
• 5+ years in leadership roles
• Proven experience managing large-scale engineering teams and complex projects
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle, architecture, and agile methodologies
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical involvement