Director, Software Engineering (Boston)

Director, Software Engineering

Location: Boston, MA

Job Id: 458 | # of Openings: 1

Geode Capital Management, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual with a deep understanding and passion of engineering and is interested in joining a dynamic, innovation-focused, high impact team.

As Director, Software Engineering, you will be supporting our business-facing delivery teams and tasked with the responsibility of delivering modern technology solutions to our business partners. This role will be an essential part of our Technology function and provides an opportunity to learn and facilitate the success of our business.

Position is based in our office in Boston, Massachusetts. In-office attendance is required on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with an option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. The firm may alter this policy at any time.

Responsibilities

• Execute the defined technology vision in collaboration with architecture, engineering, and product leadership
• Translate technology strategy into scalable solutions, with a strong emphasis on platform stability and engineering best practices
• Hands‑on Engineering
  • Lead implementation of robust multi‑tier applications using Python, Java, EKS, and AWS, with a focus on scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
  • Lead the creation and maintenance of engineering standards to ensure relevance and innovation
  • Champion standard processes in modular application design, including frontends, shared libraries, API's and integration patterns
• Leadership
  • Lead and mentor high‑performing teams including developers and test engineers
  • Serve as a link between product and architecture

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of leading and delivering complex applications in a professional software engineering environment
• Passionate about engineering delivery effectiveness and the practices around test, build, and deployment automation
• Experience with GenAI DevAssist tooling
• Strong understanding of modular architecture, component sharing, and scalable design principles
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and working with cloud-native technologies
• High degree of autonomy and ownership; able to drive projects forward with minimal guidance
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align partners
• Experience integrating third‑party SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce) with enterprise systems as part of an end‑to‑end business workflow

Benefits

• 401(k) matching and annual profit sharing contributions
• $2,500 annual charitable match
• Health Savings Accounts
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement, CFA and Certificate Reimbursements
• Student Debt Employer Contributions
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Generous time off package that includes PTO and Volunteer Time Off
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Supplemental Benefits including Voluntary Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD
• Commuter Benefits, including 50% share of transit expense
• Employee discount programs
• Volunteer opportunities and employee events
• Family care assistance
• Hybrid working arrangements

Geode is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support a diversified work environment. EEO Statement: Geode is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the value that employees' individual differences can bring to the workplace.