Director of Engineering

 

About Us

QL2 Software is a fast-growing software company located in the heart of Baltimore, MD with a globally distributed workforce. We specialize in competitive intelligence solutions, providing our customers with cutting-edge technology to extract valuable data from the web and turn data into actionable insights. We are looking for a Director of Engineering with a proven track record of leadership, professionalism, partnership, and the ability to get the job done, while holding themselves to the highest degree of honesty and integrity. We are on a mission to disrupt the market and make a lasting impact through innovation, creativity, and exceptional engineering.

 

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director of Engineering to lead our talented team of engineers. As the Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company and the technology solutions we provide. You will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and managing our engineering team, driving product development, and ensuring the successful execution of our technical roadmap.

 

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, tackle a steady stream of challenges, and would enjoy the benefits of being part of a dynamic private equity-backed technology organization, this role could be your perfect fit.

 

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the efforts to define the future strategy of QL2 technology roadmap.
• Work with a team of developers to create the tools and architecture responsible for supporting real time data collection and analytics suite
• Identify the appropriate tools and technologies to advance existing platforms.
• Improve current software infrastructure to support large scale growth across the enterprise.
• Create processes and applications to help ensure data consistency and quality.
• Identify areas of concern in the current ecosystem and derive innovative solutions.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering teams locally and remotely.
• Mature our existing agile processes in alignment with Product Management and your managers.
• Develop and maintain a growth plan for Engineering that incorporates requirements from your managers, the product roadmap, scale, and other business priorities.
• Understand the historical context behind existing team practices and drive improvements where needed.
• Mentor and develop team leaders reporting to you.
• Nurture a culture of transparency, pragmatism, and no ego, while scaling the Engineering organization.

 

What you bring to the role

You are an experienced and passionate leader who enjoys scaling Engineering organizations, processes, and people. You are looking for an opportunity where you will have an outsized impact and are self-motivated to find creative solutions to any and all challenges that come your way. You enjoy working cross-functionally, mentoring and growing your teams, evangelizing best practices, and planning for the long term while managing the short term.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 10+ years in software engineering with at least 3+ years in management roles
• Demonstrated ability to manage large scale projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage and scale Engineering organizations
• Demonstrated ability to hire well, leverage your network, and align your org chart with business priorities
• Experience working with a distributed team (India preferred)
• Strong development and automation skills with Java and scripting languages (Python, shell, etc.)
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS preferred)
• Database knowledge and strong SQL skills (Postgres, Snowflake)
• Excellent organizational, analytical and time-management skills, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with staff and management
• Experience with agile methodologies and modern software development practices
• Ability to learn new technologies, perform competitive analysis, and provide recommendations for implementation
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Self-motivated and directed
• Collaborative, upbeat work ethic where you can take ownership and have fun.
• Passionate about developing business solutions using cloud tools and expert at continuously learning how to manage those in an enterprise environment.
• Previous experience in a startup environment is a plus.

 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and 401(k).
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.