Senior Director of Software Engineering

Title: Sr. Director of Software Engineering

Location: United States

Job Description:

Sr. Director of Software Engineering

AI-Driven SaaS Product

Shape the Future of One of the Most Sophisticated FinTech AI Products in the Market

We’re looking for a strategic and technically strong engineering leader to drive innovation and scale for one of our client’s flagship SaaS products—a $50M revenue-generating line with double-digit growth and a customer base in the hundreds of thousands.

This is more than just a leadership role. It’s a chance to put your fingerprint on one of the top AI-enabled platforms in the industry, steering both its near-term transformation and long-term innovation strategy.

Why This Role Matters

• Own a $50M Product Line


• Lead engineering for a revenue-dense product with ambitious growth targets (15–20% annually) and executive visibility.


• AI-First Product Strategy


• This is the company’s most advanced AI-enabled customer-facing product, with major investments planned in machine learning and AI-driven features over the next 12–18 months.


• Scalable Tech Transformation


• You’ll modernize the product’s architecture—rethinking scalability, performance, and future-proofing—while integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities.


• Leadership Platform


• Work closely with the GM and Product Leadership to shape the strategic vision, influence business direction, and translate ideas into scalable execution.


• Path to VP-Level Succession


• This isn’t just about engineering. It’s about business impact. High performers in this role will be positioned for VP-level leadership and broader organizational influence.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire engineering teams through a multi-year transformation, including replatforming legacy components and building modern, scalable infrastructure.


• Drive innovation by weaving AI into the product’s core—working hand-in-hand with PMs and data scientists to deliver customer-facing, AI-powered experiences.


• Own the product’s technical roadmap, ensuring it aligns with business objectives, customer demands, and long-term scalability goals.


• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and forward-thinking engineering.


• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on AI integration, technical investment, and product growth strategy.

 

What You Bring

• Proven success managing engineering organizations behind $50M+ product lines or similarly scaled SaaS platforms.


• A solid engineering foundation—capable of understanding, building, and scaling complex systems.


• Expertise in platform modernization (replatforming, scalability, microservices, etc.) coupled with a strong understanding of AI-driven product development.


• A track record of building and mentoring high-performing teams, with a leadership style that’s both empowering and execution-focused.


• Clear, strategic communication—comfortable engaging across technical, product, and business teams.

This Role Is For You If…

• You're an engineering leader ready to scale something meaningful, not just maintain the status quo.


• You see AI as a tool for product differentiation—not just a buzzword—and know how to apply it with intent.


• You thrive in high-impact environments where visibility is high and the opportunity to influence is even higher.


• You're thinking beyond the role—you're thinking about VP-level growth and legacy-building.

 

Logistics

Location: Remote, U.S. based

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: SaaS / AI / FinTech

Seniority: Senior Director / VP-Track

Blackmere is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.