Director of Software Engineering

ScyllaDB is seeking a highly skilled Director of Software Engineering to lead our talented software development teams. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision and strategy of our software products while ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, optimize processes, and mentor engineers, ultimately contributing to the success of our cutting-edge database technology.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a geographically distributed group of very talented 10-20 developers
• Develop and implement technical strategies that enhance product delivery and performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and professional development among team members.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of software development processes, implementing best practices as necessary.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and performance management of engineering staff, ensuring a high level of talent within the organization.
• Act as a key decision-maker in technology choices and architecture, ensuring scalability and robustness of software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best coding practices and collaboration.

[Qualifications]

• Extensive experience in low latency, high throughput low level applications (C/C++ experience - substantial advantage
• Knowledge and experience in designing and delivering mission critical, highly available, clustered applications
• Knowledge and experience in database and/or storage technologies - advantage
• Leading the requirements, design, development, quality assurance and overall delivery end to end of related features, bug fixes and enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale software projects and leading engineering teams to success.
• Experience with cloud computing technologies and distributed systems is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and adapt to changing market demands.
• Passion for technology and a deep understanding of software engineering principles.