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More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance, and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs. But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched. SelectQuote Core Values Service: We create positive customer experiences. Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks. Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams. Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment. Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement. Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.
Director Software Engineering
Location
United States
Posted
53 days ago
Salary
$170K - $190K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Director Software Engineering
SelectQuote, Inc.
Role Description As the Director Software Engineering you will lead and inspire engineering organizations shaping technical strategy and driving innovation at scale. Your role is crucial in defining and executing technical vision while fostering a culture of engineering excellence. You will establish and scale engineering practices that enable sustainable growth while ensuring alignment between technical initiatives and business objectives. Supervisory Responsibilities: - This position has direct supervisory responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Define and execute technical strategies aligned with organizational objectives - Lead and mentor engineering leaders fostering their growth and effectiveness - Drive organizational design and scaling strategies - Establish engineering excellence programs and centers of innovation - Partner with cross-functional leadership to shape product strategy - Guide tool and technology selection across the organization - Drive innovation and modernization initiatives - Oversee architecture and design of large-scale software systems - Establish and scale engineering best practices - Drive adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies - Lead technical evaluations and strategic decisions - Guide system scalability and performance initiatives - Ensure security and compliance across technical solutions - Manage technical debt at organizational scale - Drive resource planning and allocation strategies - Establish quality standards and metrics across organizations - Guide disaster recovery and business continuity planning - Oversee major incident management processes - Define and track organizational health metrics - Advocate for and contribute to deployment process improvements - Drive technology innovation and thought leadership - Build strategic partnerships and industry relationships - Guide organizational learning and knowledge sharing - Research and evaluate industry trends and disruptions - Influence technical direction through industry engagement Qualifications - Proven ability to lead and grow engineering organizations delivering large-scale software products - Extensive knowledge of software development principles architectures and best practices across the entire technology stack - Strong leadership mentorship and team-building skills to inspire and motivate large groups of engineers - Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization - Strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical strategies - Track record of successfully navigating complex technical landscapes and driving innovation Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field - 10+ years of software engineering experience - 8+ years of engineering leadership experience - Comprehensive understanding of front-end and back-end technologies cloud platforms and DevOps practices - Experience in overseeing development across multiple technology stacks and frameworks - Proven track record in developing technical roadmaps including work estimation and large-scale system modernization - Deep understanding of agile methodologies and their application in large engineering organizations Physical Requirements - Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. - Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Benefits - Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - HSA/FSA - Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short Term Disability - Voluntary Life Insurance for Self, Spouse and Dependent - Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - Retirement plan and Employer match contribution with Profit Share - Tuition Reimbursement program - Company perks and Discount program - Engaging Wellness and Financial Education Resources - Employee Assistance Program - Incentive Plans - Base Salary Minimum: $170,000 - Base Salary Maximum: $190,000
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