Director, Software Engineering

ACI Worldwide

Director of Software Engineering leading a significant team in payments ecosystem. Delivering engineering excellence and managing budgets for impactful outcomes.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNorcross • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large engineering organizations, driving engineering excellence, and managing substantial budgets while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Proven ability to define and execute strategic engineering initiatives that align with business outcomes and enhance organizational effectiveness.

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Engineering LeadershipP&L ManagementSoftware ArchitectureStrategic VisionExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringEnterprise-Scale Software DeliveryEngineering StandardsAI-Assisted DevelopmentBudget ManagementResource PlanningEngineering MetricsScalabilityReliabilityPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational TransformationCollaborationInfluenceCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

PaymentsFinancial ServicesRegulated IndustryComplianceSecurity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead significant engineering organization of 30-60 engineers across 3-5 managers
Define and execute engineering strategy for major product lines
Own end-to-end delivery accountability with executive visibility
Manage substantial budget ($2M-$5M+) including headcount and operational expenses
Lead critical initiatives that directly impact business outcomes and revenue
Drive engineering excellence including architecture, quality, velocity, and reliability
Define engineering standards, practices, and methodologies for the organization
Build and scale high-performing engineering organization through strategic hiring
Develop leadership pipeline including managers and senior technical talent
Shape organizational culture emphasizing innovation, quality, and collaboration
Build strategic partnerships with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders
Present engineering strategy, progress, and recommendations to executive leadership
Collaborate with peers on enterprise initiatives and technical strategy
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development and transformative engineering practices
Represent engineering in customer and partner engagements as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
Equivalent experience (12+ years) may substitute for degree
10-15 years of software engineering or technology leadership experience
5+ years managing engineering managers and leading large teams
Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale software products
Experience with P&L management, budget ownership, and resource planning
Payments, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred
Deep understanding of software architecture at enterprise scale
Expert knowledge of modern engineering practices and methodologies
Understanding of scalability, reliability, and performance at high scale
Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of engineering metrics and organizational effectiveness
Exceptional leadership and organizational transformation capabilities
Strategic vision with strong business acumen
Executive presence and communication skills
Proven ability to build and scale engineering organizations
Strong influence and partnership across all organizational levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for growth
Career development
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Innovative and collaborative work environment