Executive Technical Director

Instrument

Executive Technical Director leading engineering practice at Instrument. Guiding technical strategy across complex digital experiences and defining AI-enabled software roles.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering organizations, with a strong focus on modern software architecture, AI integration, and collaborative team development. Proven ability to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions while fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

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Engineering LeadershipAI IntegrationSoftware ArchitectureStakeholder CommunicationTeam Development

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Hard Skills

Modern Software ArchitectureWeb TechnologiesCloud PlatformsDevelopment WorkflowsEngineering Best PracticesAI FluencyTechnical TransformationScalable Technical SolutionsArchitecture ReviewPrototyping

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled WorkflowsAutomationDigital ProductsEngineering OperationsCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Digital AgencyConsultancyProduct DevelopmentEnterprise ClientsTechnical Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical vision for Wizard Studio, setting engineering standards, architecture direction, and delivery practices across the team.
Serve as the senior technology partner for one of Instrument's most significant client relationships, building trusted partnerships with engineering and product leaders.
Drive our evolution into an AI-first engineering organization by championing AI adoption, developing team capabilities, and identifying new ways AI can improve delivery.
Guide technical strategy across complex digital products, helping teams make thoughtful decisions around architecture, scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
Partner closely with Delivery, Design, and Product leadership to shape technical approaches, staffing plans, project scopes, and long-term roadmaps.
Mentor engineering managers and technical leads, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and inclusive leadership.
Review technical scopes, estimates, and solution approaches, ensuring work is grounded in sound engineering and realistic planning.
Build scalable engineering operations through reusable patterns, automation, AI-enabled workflows, and modern development practices.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and translate industry shifts into meaningful opportunities for both our clients and our engineering practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading engineering organizations within a digital agency, consultancy, or product development environment.
Deep expertise in modern software architecture, web technologies, cloud platforms, development workflows, and engineering best practices.
Experience leading senior engineers and technical managers while building high-performing, collaborative teams.
Demonstrated success translating business goals into scalable technical solutions and guiding organizations through technical transformation.
Strong AI fluency and genuine curiosity about emerging technologies, with experience applying AI to engineering workflows and product development.
Experience partnering directly with executive stakeholders and communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A collaborative leadership style that balances technical excellence, business priorities, and team development.
A hands-on mindset—you enjoy reviewing architecture, mentoring engineers, prototyping ideas, and helping teams solve difficult technical challenges.
Experience working with enterprise clients and navigating large, cross-functional organizations is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment
Great Compensation with Annual Reviews (Learn more about our Pay Philosophy)
401(k) Matching with Immediate Vesting
Robust Medical, Vision, and Accident Insurance
Generous Paid Holidays and unlimited PTO
Monthly Wellbeing Stipend
Career Management and Leadership Training