The Director, Engineering is a Director-level role at AbsenceSoft, a global leave management software company. This role is higher than a Sr. Manager but not a Sr. Director. It is a people leadership position responsible for leading multiple engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products. The Director, Engineering will align technology initiatives with business goals, mentor engineering leaders, and drive innovation and excellence in engineering practices across the organization.

 

Who We Are

 

AbsenceSoft is elevating the leave and accommodations experience and is looking to hire amazing people like you! We create user-friendly, secure, and compliant technology that empowers employers to bring humanity, certainty and efficiency to the leave and accommodations experience. Made by HR Professionals for HR Professionals, we're proud of where we've been and excited about where we're headed. We value creative, innovative people who are passionate about their work and who believe there is always a better way. 

 

Leading With Our Core Values

 

Make a Difference.

We are inspired to make an impact through our hard work, talent and passion. We push ourselves each day to better serve our teams, our clients, and our community.

 

Team First.

We are driven by team spirit not by self-interest. We value collaboration and approach our work with humility and a desire to win together.

 

Own it.

If we say it, we mean it. We follow through on our commitments, step up to deliver, and grow from our successes and failures.

 

Everyone Matters.

No matter your background or experience, everyone's voice holds value here.

 

What You’ll Do

 

• Lead and manage multiple software engineering teams, ensuring delivery of scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, QA, and other departments to define and deliver on roadmap priorities.
• Drive strategic planning and execution of engineering initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, standards, and processes.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and professional development of engineering talent.
• Manage team performance through regular feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Ensure high levels of system reliability, security, and performance.
• Advocate for and implement agile development methodologies.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify technical solutions that meet business needs.
• Lead initiatives to improve system architecture, code quality, and development velocity.
• Track and report on key engineering metrics and KPIs.
• Champion a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

 

What’ll Set You Up for Success

 

Required Skills:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an engineering leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing software teams.

 

Preferred Skills:

 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in SaaS, HR technology, or leave management software industries.
• Background in scaling engineering organizations in a high-growth environment.

 

Key Skills & Behaviors:

 

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to scale engineering teams and processes.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages and cloud technologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong focus on quality, security, and performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of system architecture and software design patterns.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Results-oriented with a track record of delivering successful projects.
• High emotional intelligence and situational awareness.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Passion for technology and continuous learning.

 

What To Know Before You Apply

 

• We’re located in beautiful Golden, Colorado.
• This is a full-time, salaried position + bonus.
• AbsenceSoft provides a wide variety of perks and benefits. Including full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We offer a 401k and 401k match after your first year with AbsenceSoft.
• We support your professional growth including industry training and CLMS Certification, opportunities for additional industry and technology certifications, and continuing education.
• The salary range for this position is $211k - $250k.

 

At AbsenceSoft, we value an equitable and inclusive work environment and strive to build and foster diverse teams.  Even if your work experience doesn’t align exactly with the position requirements, we'd still love to hear from you. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion. We make all employment and related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.