Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering Location: On Site - Hoboken NJ Division: Technology Department: Engineering Reports to: CTO Job Summary The Director of Engineering leads the engineering team to deliver high-quality, innovative, and scalable technology solutions aligned with the company's strategic goals. This role balances technical depth with leadership excellence, fostering a high-performance engineering culture while ensuring timely and successful execution of engineering projects. Key Responsibilities * Leadership & Strategy * Define and drive the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals. * Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career development to engineering managers and engineers. * Collaborate with executive leadership, product, and operations to define priorities and scope. * Execution & Delivery * Oversee project execution, ensuring delivery timelines, budget, and quality standards are met. * Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes. * Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and systems. * Team Building & Talent Development * Build and retain a world-class engineering team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent. * Promote a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability. * Conduct regular performance evaluations and set growth objectives. * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner closely with cross-functional teams of Tech leads, Product, Manufacturing and other teams to deliver cohesive product experiences. * Represent engineering team in strategic planning, business reviews, and customer engagements as needed. * Technology Oversight * Stay current with technology trends and evaluate their applicability to business needs. * Make architectural decisions and oversee implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. * Champion the use of modern technologies and development methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps). Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3-5 years in a senior leadership role. * Proven experience leading distributed, high-performing engineering teams. * Strong understanding of systems architecture, software engineering, and development operations. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills. * Experience working in a fast-paced, scaling environment (e.g., startups, tech-focused enterprises). Preferred Qualifications * Experience with multiple engineering domains (FPGA, Embedded firmware, Software& applications, Electrical, Mechanical) * Background in deep tech industry (FPGA, Quantum, Silicon Photonics). * Familiarity with budget management and vendor negotiations.

Created: 2026-04-02