The RolePantheon is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead multiple critical engineering teams. This role will oversee the technical direction and development of our most foundational initiatives that shape the velocity, reliability, and compliance of our entire organization.
The Director of Engineering will drive technical excellence across multiple teams while shaping the architectural vision of our platform. This leader will balance strategic planning with hands-on technical guidance, ensuring our engineering organization delivers robust, scalable solutions that meet our ambitious growth targets.
What You Need to Succeed- Treat the Internal Platform as a product, prioritizing developer experience (DX) and reducing cognitive load for internal engineering teams.
- Define and execute technical strategy across multiple engineering teams, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and our platform's evolution
- Lead and mentor a team of Engineering Managers and very senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
- Drive architectural decisions for large-scale distributed systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
- Champion best practices in software development, system design, and operational excellence across the engineering organization
- Manage complex technical debt and guide system modernization efforts while maintaining platform stability
- Represent Pantheon's technical interests by building and maintaining strong relationships with essential technology partners and vendors.
What You Bring to the TableExperience- 12+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in senior roles managing other managers
- Proven track record of building and leading multiple high-performing engineering teams
- Track record of successful large-scale technical initiatives and organizational transformation
- Executive-level communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences
- Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and container orchestration systems
- Delivery of critical compliance initiatives including SOC2, PCI, ISO, and/or FedRAMP
Technical Depth- Expert understanding of distributed systems design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
- Supporting AI-native development workflows, including LLM integration and agentic automation
- Proficiency with modern development practices, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies
- Staff-level architectural knowledge with passion for driving decision-making through in-depth technical discussions
- Strong foundation in programming languages such as Go, Python, or Java
What We OfferWe have all the usual perks and benefits but what we can really offer you is a fantastic work environment powered by an amazing team.
- Industry competitive compensation and equity plan
- Flexible time off, sick days, and 13 paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)
- In-office workspace (San Francisco & Chicago)
- Monthly allowance for wellness, reading and access to LinkedIn Learning for continued development
- Events and activities both team-based and company wide that inspire, educate and cultivate
The US base salary range for this position in the United States is $216,000 - $270,000 USD per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. At Pantheon, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Visa Sponsorship is not available at this time.
