via Teamtailor
$200K - 250K a year
Lead and mentor engineering teams, define technical strategy, and oversee systems architecture to ensure scalable and reliable solutions.
Requires over 10 years in software or systems engineering, 5+ years in senior leadership roles, and experience with cloud infrastructure and large-scale systems.
Spoiler: This is where your next big move begins. What this Journey Looks Like We are seeking a strategic and experienced technology leader to join a global technology organization driving innovation at scale. This role plays a key part in shaping engineering strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering world-class solutions that power critical infrastructure and products. As Director of Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for setting the technical vision, leading engineering execution, and influencing cross-organizational decisions that impact product reliability, performance, and scalability. Your leadership will ensure that engineering efforts align with business goals and customer outcomes. What You'll Lead and Build Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering organization to deliver high-impact technical solutions. Define and implement technical strategy and architecture for systems and solutions across teams. Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, and senior leadership to prioritize initiatives and align roadmaps. Drive operational excellence and adoption of engineering best practices (e.g., CI/CD, observability, cloud performance). Manage stakeholder relationships across business units and with external partners. Oversee key decisions affecting systems design, deployment standards, and technology investments. Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure competitive advantage. What You Bring to the Table 10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or technology leadership. 5+ years in senior leadership, program management, or director-level roles driving complex technical outcomes. Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and scale engineering practices. Strong communicator with proven experience influencing stakeholders and executive leadership. Experience with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or large-scale product delivery. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent (advanced degree preferred). Benefits that Move you Forward. We’re here to amplify your brilliance, not contain it. Work from anywhere with true flexibility and freedom. Earn in USD with compensation that matches your expertise. Recharge confidently with dedicated paid time off. Advance your career with fully covered international certifications. Access coworking spaces worldwide whenever you want a professional setup. Strengthen your English and expand your global reach. Connect and have fun with activities that unite our international team. Feel appreciated with personalized gifts and a thoughtful welcome kit. Grow our community and earn through our referral program. At Pearster, your journey matters, and we’re here to help you go further than you imagined.
This job posting was last updated on 1/28/2026