Sr Director, Software Engineering

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission-to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description:

What is the role?

As a Sr. Director of Software Engineering, you will lead the software teams responsible for driving the next-generation evolution of our flagship Real Estate Platform. This role is a blend of high-level ideation and rigorous execution, requiring you to bridge the gap between technical delivery and business ambition. By partnering closely with product and business leaders, you will ensure our technology roadmap is seamlessly integrated with broader functional strategies, budgets, and schedules to hit key business milestones.

What will you be doing?

• Embrace Agile & exemplify XP Values (Simplicity, Communication, Feedback, Respect, Courage)
• Manage teams of Software Engineers and Technical Product Managers to architect and design modern, enterprise software products and solutions
• Coach, train, and mentor direct reports, providing opportunities for employee development. Have full performance management responsibilities, develop goals and assign work to staff to ensure that broad and strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Delegate assignments to subordinate staff. Staff may be in multiple locations (domestic and/or international). Responsible for coordinating efforts and meeting goals, staffing and schedule requirements across locations. Develop relationships in other areas/groups.
• Authorize product iterations, approve designs and cost estimates for iterations, set priorities, administer budgets. Participate in long-range planning. Responsible for ensuring overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are attained.
• Participate in more critical day-to-day operational issues, remove barriers, and resolve issues.

Job Qualifications:

Are you the right fit?

• Proven track record of leading teams that have successfully built and launched products in highly scalable growth markets
• Proven track record in strategic technology planning for mid-term and long-term business objectives
• Demonstrated understanding in how to create value through enterprise technology, data, and application architecture principles
• Positive client engagement at senior levels, managing and navigating with peers and business line leaders.
• High P&L acumen with proven appreciation for meeting financial commitments and delivering on time, on budget high value solutions.

Additional Qualifications

• 10+ years Experience in a software development, combined with direct management experience Required
• 4-6 years Experience building, leading, managing, and mentoring high-performance engineering teams Required
• Experience in modernizing legacy applications and migration to cloud.
• Experience in building an organization within a fast-paced and highly regarded technology company, experience with leading transformational change Required
• Experience in helping to design and implement large-scale event-driven architecture. Required
• Domain-specific industry experience in Real Estate, Insurance, Mortgage, or Lending solutions a Preferred
• External vendor oversight Required

Annual Pay Range:
201,500 - 220,000 USD

Application Window:

This opportunity is expected to remain posted through the date identified below, subject to business needs.

2026-05-08

Thrive with Cotality

At Cotality, we offer more than just a job, we provide a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. From a flexible working model to competitive time off and standout health coverage with meaningful perks and growth opportunities, our package is built to help you thrive at work and in life.

Highlights, depending on role classification, include:

• Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.
• Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.
• Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.
• Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.
• Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!

Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Cotality maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.


Cotality is fully committed to a work environment that embraces everyone's unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.


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