[Remote] Director of Engineering - Internal Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pantheon is a company that powers over 300,000 websites globally, catering to organizations like Google and the United Nations. They are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams, focusing on technical direction, architectural vision, and the development of foundational initiatives that enhance the organization's performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Treat the Internal Platform as a product, prioritizing developer experience (DX) and reducing cognitive load for internal engineering teams
• Define and execute technical strategy across multiple engineering teams, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and our platform's evolution
• Lead and mentor a team of Engineering Managers and very senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
• Drive architectural decisions for large-scale distributed systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Champion best practices in software development, system design, and operational excellence across the engineering organization
• Manage complex technical debt and guide system modernization efforts while maintaining platform stability
• Represent Pantheon's technical interests by building and maintaining strong relationships with essential technology partners and vendors

Skills

• 12+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in senior roles managing other managers
• Proven track record of building and leading multiple high-performing engineering teams
• Track record of successful large-scale technical initiatives and organizational transformation
• Executive-level communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and container orchestration systems
• Delivery of critical compliance initiatives including SOC2, PCI, ISO, and/or FedRAMP
• Expert understanding of distributed systems design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
• Supporting AI-native development workflows, including LLM integration and agentic automation
• Proficiency with modern development practices, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies
• Staff-level architectural knowledge with passion for driving decision-making through in-depth technical discussions
• Strong foundation in programming languages such as Go, Python, or Java

Benefits

• Industry competitive compensation and equity plan
• Flexible time off, sick days, and 13 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)
• In-office workspace (San Francisco & Chicago)
• Monthly allowance for wellness, reading and access to LinkedIn Learning for continued development
• Events and activities both team-based and company wide that inspire, educate and cultivate

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