PRINCIPAL, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING

Arlington, VirginiaHeadquarters - Engineering /Corporate (Full-Time) /HybridLocation: Arlington, VA (Hybrid - In Office 3 Days Per Week)About [solidcore][solidcore] is one of the largest and fastest-growing boutique fitness brands in the United States, with more than 180 studios nationwide and hundreds of thousands of client interactions each month.Backed by L Catterton, the world’s largest consumer-focused private equity firm, [solidcore] is entering its next phase of growth through new modalities, international expansion, emerging technologies, and continued investment in its digital ecosystem.Technology plays a critical role in how clients discover, book, engage with, and experience the brand. Our mobile applications, web platforms, and internal systems support a rapidly growing business while creating opportunities to deliver meaningful value to clients both inside and outside the studio.We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering organization, technical architecture, and technology strategy while building a high-performing team capable of supporting the next phase of growth.Position OverviewThe Director of Engineering will lead [solidcore]’s consumer-facing engineering ecosystem, including mobile applications, web platforms, backend services, integrations, and digital product capabilities.This leader will oversee internal engineers, external engineering partners, and QA resources while partnering closely with Product, Digital, Business Systems, Marketing, Lifecycle, CX, and Operations teams to deliver scalable, consumer-facing technology solutions that drive business outcomes.They are comfortable making architecture and investment decisions, developing engineering talent, managing external partners, and translating complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.This role reports to the Chief Digital Officer.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering organization.Recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent as the organization scales.Establish engineering standards, development processes, documentation practices, and quality expectations.Create career development paths and succession plans for engineers and future engineering managers.Technology Strategy & DeliveryOwn the technical strategy and architecture for [solidcore]’s digital ecosystem.Define and evolve the long-term strategy for mobile, web, backend services, APIs, integrations, and platform architecture.Lead architecture decisions across mobile applications, web platforms, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions and make recommendations on platform investments and technical debt reduction.Improve engineering velocity, quality, reliability, and operational performance.Ensure platforms remain scalable, resilient, and secure as the business grows.Vendor & Platform ManagementOwn relationships with strategic engineering partners and external development teams.Evaluate partner performance, technical recommendations, delivery quality, and overall return on investment.Recommend the appropriate balance between internal engineering capabilities and external partnerships over time.Drive platform evolution across consumer applications, backend services, and integrations.Partner with Business Systems and IT leadership on platform strategy, integrations, and long-term technology planning.Business Partnership & InnovationServe as a trusted technical advisor to Digital leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.Leverage modern engineering tools and AI-enabled development practices to improve team productivity, quality, and speed.QualificationsRequired10-15 years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.Experience leading engineering teams responsible for consumer-facing mobile and web products.Experience managing both internal engineering teams and external development partners.Strong experience with modern cloud architectures, preferably AWS.Experience leading engineering teams responsible for mobile applications, preferably within React Native environments.Strong understanding of APIs, backend services, integrations, and distributed systems.PreferredExperience scaling consumer subscription, membership, marketplace, ecommerce, or other high-growth digital products.Experience with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architectures.Experience leading organizations through significant platform modernization or digital transformation efforts.Experience evaluating build-versus-buy technology decisions and long-term platform investments.Experience implementing AI-enabled engineering workflows and development practices.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary$185,000.00-247,512.00, based on experienceBonus eligibility based on performanceMonthly cell phone stipend401(k) with employer matchMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid parental leave and parental pay benefitsFree telehealth servicesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pre-tax commuter benefitsFlexible PTOFree drop-in classes at [solidcore]And more!Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [