Director of Engineering

Job Title: Director of Engineering Location: On Site - Hoboken NJ 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr QCi