Director of Software Engineering

ZipRecruiter - Pasadena, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Pasadena, CA

About the position

The Director of Software Engineering will lead a team in developing innovative software solutions for real-time data processing, particularly in the field of fiber optic sensing technologies. This role involves managing the entire software lifecycle, from concept to delivery, while also being hands-on in development and problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in scaling software engineering practices in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practices in software engineering, testing, and lifecycle management in a fast-moving startup.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable pipelines to capture and process data from fiber optic sensing networks in real-time.
• Develop and deploy cutting-edge analysis tools to derive actionable insights, pushing the boundaries of technology and data science.
• Oversee the integration and optimization of software systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, scientists, and executive leadership to align development efforts with business goals.
• Streamline and automate development processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
• Drive the end-to-end delivery of the product, from initial concept through to successful deployment and ongoing support.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior role successfully managing and scaling software engineering teams.
• Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience with real-time and high-performance streaming applications.
• Proficiency in programming such as Python, and/or Java/Cpp and strong experience with GPU programming for numerical computations and/or machine learning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with fiber optic sensing datasets.
• Background in telecommunications or enterprise IT environments.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation package.
• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work options.
• Access to Caltech Campus facilities (Gym, cafeteria, parking, campus-wide seminars, networking events, etc.).
• Opportunity to engage with unique and challenging datasets from across the globe.
• Chance to travel for international projects and collaborations.