Penn Mutual

Director, Software Engineering – Life Product

Penn Mutual

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and manage a diverse team of software engineers, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
  • Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the engineering organization, setting clear objectives, goals, and priorities aligned with company objectives.
  • Drive the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with product management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, promoting open communication, feedback, and knowledge sharing among team members.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, to ensure alignment of technical initiatives with business goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the engineering organization, identifying opportunities for process optimization, tooling enhancements, and technology adoption.
  • Manage and track project schedules, budgets, and resources, and ensure timely delivery of software solutions within scope and budget constraints.
  • Represent the engineering organization in strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes, and communicate key insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to AI fluency by embracing AI tools and technologies to enhance individual and team performance, decision-making, and innovation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Previous experience in a leadership or management role, with demonstrated success in leading and developing large engineering teams.
  • Strong technical background in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages and technologies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven track record of driving technical innovation, fostering a culture of excellence, and achieving business objectives.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies, project management tools, and modern software development practices.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible, hybrid approach to work
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
software developmentprogramming languagescoding standardsquality standardsagile development methodologiesproject managementprocess optimizationtechnology adoptionAI toolssoftware solutions
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationinnovationaccountabilityfeedbackknowledge sharingstrategic directionperformance management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree (preferred)