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Director of Engineering

About Authorium:
Authorium is on a mission to redefine how agencies manage complex document-centric workflows by pioneering a unified platform that integrates all facets of key administrative functions, from Budgeting to Procurement to Contracting. Born from the need to streamline complex government operations, our platform consolidates disparate data locked in documents, email, and spreadsheets into a unified data layer that drives insights and visibility. We believe in the power of collaboration and data to revolutionize how government works. Come innovate with us and drive positive change!

Job Description:
As Director of Engineering at Authorium, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical strategy and leading the development of our enterprise SaaS platform. You will drive engineering excellence while managing both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring we deliver robust, scalable solutions that transform how government agencies work. Your technical leadership will be crucial in building and maintaining our unified data platform while ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

How you'll make an impact:

Lead and mentor a diverse engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
Drive technical architecture decisions and implementation strategies for our enterprise SaaS platform
Collaborate with Product and Design teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Establish and maintain engineering best practices, including code quality standards, testing protocols, and documentation requirements
Manage the engineering roadmap and release schedule, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features
Own the technical aspects of security compliance and infrastructure reliability
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership and external partners
Drive innovation in our technology stack while ensuring maintainability and operational efficiency
Oversee the engineering department's budget and resource allocation
Lead technical due diligence and architectural reviews for major initiatives

What makes you qualified for this role:

7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Proven track record of leading engineering teams in a B2B SaaS environment
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure
Experience with AWS and modern CI/CD practices
Deep understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements for government-focused solutions
Demonstrated ability to manage distributed teams and offshore development partners
Strong business acumen with experience in budget management and resource planning
Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication
Track record of successful project delivery in an agile environment
Candidates must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with document processing, workflow automation, or government technology solutions
Knowledge of data integration patterns and experience with unified data platforms
Background in scaling enterprise SaaS applications
Experience with government or FedRAMP compliance
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Salary Range: $220,000-$300,000
100% benefits coverage for employee
401K Profit Share plan
Flexible PTO
Home office stipend

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What You Should Know About Director of Engineering, Authorium

At Authorium, we're on a mission to reinvent the way agencies handle complex document-centric workflows, and we're looking for an innovative Director of Engineering to help spearhead this change! You’ll be at the heart of our enterprise SaaS platform development, leading a talented team of engineers as we combine all the essential administrative functions into one smooth operation. Imagine the impact of transforming how government agencies work through your leadership! As the Director of Engineering, you’ll guide our technical strategy and push engineering excellence. You’ll manage both onshore and offshore teams, ensuring we build scalable solutions that not only meet but exceed security and compliance standards. Your day-to-day may include mentoring engineers, collaborating with Product and Design teams to create technical solutions, and maintaining the engineering roadmap to ensure timely delivery of exciting features. If you have over seven years of software engineering experience and love the thrill of leading teams in a B2B SaaS environment, this could be your place to shine. With a strong understanding of modern web technologies, cloud infrastructure, and best practices for security compliance, you'll drive our mission forward while helping your team innovate and grow. So, if leading a team focused on revolutionizing government operations sounds like your kind of challenge, join us at Authorium and let's create something remarkable together!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Director of Engineering at Authorium?

As the Director of Engineering at Authorium, you will lead a dynamic engineering team in developing our enterprise SaaS platform, drive technical architecture decisions, manage engineering best practices, and ensure security compliance. You will also handle the engineering budget and resource allocation, and build relationships with key stakeholders to align technical strategies with business goals.