Director Software Engineering

Sierra Nevada Corporation Inc

Multiple Locations
Base: $192,613.86 - $264,844.06; bonus/equity: ann...
On-site
Software development lifecycle management
Devops practices
Agile methodologies
The Director of Software Engineering at Sierra Nevada Corporation is a strategic leadership role focused on overseeing the software development lifecycle and driving innovation through modern DevOps practices. The position requires extensive experience in software development, cloud architecture, and project management, alongside strong leadership and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Director of Software Engineering is responsible for defining and communicating the long-term vision and roadmap for software development and DevOps practices while driving organizational transformation toward Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps maturity.
  • This role ensures alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives, champions innovation through technologies such as Infrastructure as Code and AI/ML, and oversees the end-to-end software development lifecycle to guarantee quality, scalability, and security.
  • SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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The Director of Software Engineering at Sierra Nevada Corporation is a strategic leadership role focused on overseeing the software development lifecycle and driving innovation through modern DevOps practices. The position requires extensive experience in software development, cloud architecture, and project management, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

Salary

Base: $192,613.86 - $264,844.06; Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive pay based upon performance; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software development lifecycle management
  • DevOps practices
  • Agile methodologies
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice-to-have

  • Organizational transformation
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • AI/ML integration
  • Containerization and microservices
  • Aerospace and Defense industry background

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
  • 14+ years of experience in Software Development and/or DevOps
  • Progressive experience leading technical teams
  • Deep knowledge of cloud architecture
  • Project Management experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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