Join to apply for the Director, Engineering role at FLYRJoin to apply for the Director, Engineering role at FLYROur VisionWe believe in a world where travel companies can innovate freely, growing and accelerating their business, while delivering the experience travelers want and the change the industry needs.FLYR is a technology company that unlocks freedom to innovate for the travel industry – eliminating legacy constraints to enable real-time decision making and create the experiences travelers seek. With FLYR, businesses are able to quickly unlock modern retailing capabilities, improve revenue performance and modernize the e-commerce experience.Flight Itinerary (About The Role)The FLYR Digital Customer Experience (DCX) Engineering team is building an API-First Product to enable travel use cases that are impossible to achieve using today's tools. These API’s will be consumed by the Mobile and Web applications used by millions of airline customers globally.As the Director of Software Engineering you will lead and oversee the engineering organization that is building this future. Ideally, you have experience in B2B SaaS, a track record of leading and growing high-performing engineering teams and a passion for building high quality Software.What Your Journey Will Look Like (Responsibilities)Lead and manage teams of Engineering Managers, Engineers and ArchitectsCollaborate cross-functionally with Product teams and internal stakeholders to drive the engineering effortsChampion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvementBuild and retain a world-class global engineering team through mentorship, guidance, and career developmentCreate a strong engineering culture that attracts talentScale the organization by fostering autonomous teamsStay up-to-date on the latest software engineering trends and technologiesIdentify, communicate and mitigate technical risksMentor and develop Engineering Managers and Staff level EngineersWhat to pack for this trip: (Qualifications)Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience in software engineering,At least 5 years in a senior leadership role e.g. as a Senior Engineering Manager or Director of EngineeringExperience in leading multiple related teams and owning strategy across their organisation.Extensive experience working with distributed teamsProven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budgetAbility to inspire and motivate a team of software engineers and drive major organizational initiatives.Ability to drive productivity and quality improvements, as well as other technical or process initiatives that require coordination across multiple teams and groups.Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-engineering stakeholdersStrong technical background in building and managing infrastructure at scaleFirst-Class Amenities (Perks & Benefits)Indefinite-term contractPrivate Medical InsuranceSodexo Food vouchersBonus for extralegal transport22 days of vacationInternal technology training and tech sessionsTeam building eventsOur Commitment to EqualityHere at FLYR, we’re committed to growing with intention, having our teams better reflect the world around us. We strive to create an environment of inclusion and even more importantly, belonging, where psychological safety, empathy, and human connection are at the center of our leadership principles. Not only does this enable us to create better products and have a better work environment, it’s good for the bottom line and it’s the right thing to do.FLYR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetics, marital or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, FLYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.Privacy PolicyAll applicants, including those based in California or the EU, are encouraged to review our Privacy and Cookie Policy.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FLYR by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Director of Engineering” roles.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr