Director of Engineering - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $160,000 to $190,000

Location: Remote (U.S. Based East Coast work hours) Department: Engineering Reports To: Managing Director

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead code, guide teams, and directly impact client success? Were looking for a hands-on Director of Engineering who leads by examplebalancing technical involvement with big-picture planning. If you bring technical leadership, client savvy, and the ability to assess and scale capacitywe might be the right company for you!

Who We Are

At Problem Solutions, our mission is to create more high-fives, smiles, and empowerment for our customers. We help organizations gain a competitive edge by enhancing human performance through inspiration, strategy, and automation. We thrive on curiosity, take risks in balance, and catalyze change. Our ethos drives us to think boldly and deliver consistently. If youre someone whos obsessed with outcomes and passionate about human-centered technology, youll feel at home here.

What Youll Do

Were looking for a Director of Engineering who is both a strategic thinker and hands-on technical leader. Youll guide the development ofVectorSpark, our flagship AI-enabled platform, while mentoring a high-performing, distributed team. Youll work closely with product and design leads, set technical direction, and establish delivery metrics and best practices that ensure scalable, secure, and user-friendly software solutions.

Note:Problem Solutions operates on an East Coast U.S. work schedule. Candidates must be available during these hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow cross-functional engineering teams delivering high-quality, AI-enabled products
• Set and execute technical vision for VectorSpark in alignment with business goals
• Own sprint execution, backlog grooming, and agile delivery metrics
• Design and guide production-ready architecture, integrating LLMs and vector databases
• Champion CI/CD, observability, and standardized engineering practices
• Review SOWs and contracts for clarity, feasibility, resourcing, and delivery risk
• Align engineering priorities with team bandwidth and business needs
• Engage in pre-sales and client solutioning conversations to shape technically sound, value-driven approaches
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure the roadmap delivers meaningful customer outcomes
• Maintain data privacy, security, and ethical AI standards
• Foster a high-trust, inclusive, psychologically safe team environment
• Represent engineering in client engagements and cross-functional leadership meeting

What You Bring

• 810+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years leading high-performing, distributed teams
• Bachelors degree (required) or Masters degree () in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A track record of owning full product development cyclesfrom vision to deployment, iteration, and scale
• Deep technical fluency across cloud- architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD, and scalable backend systems
• Working knowledge of LLMs, vector databases, and integrating AI into enterprise workflows
• Strong understanding of DevOps best practices, system observability, and secure software development
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and data science to translate vision into execution
• Familiarity with modern SaaS platforms, APIs, integrations, and multi-tenant architecture
• Exceptional communication skillsyou can explain technical decisions clearly to execs, product leaders, and engineers alike
• Prior experience managing internal teams and external partners (vendors, contractors, nearshore/offshore)
• Comfort navigating compliance, data privacy, and ethical AI practices in product development

Why Join Us

• 100% remote culturegrounded in trust, autonomy, and deep collaboration (East Coast work hours)
• A mission-driven team focused on real-world impact and radical performance improvement
• A psychologically safe, values-led environment where curiosity, candor, and continuous learning are celebrated
• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses and long-term growth potential
• Work withsmart, kind, low-ego teammateswho are serious about doing great work without the drama

Compensation Expected Salary Range: $160,000 to $190,000 per year

Final compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Performance-based bonuses and a full benefits package are also offered.

Note: Problem Solutions is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and ability to perform the job. We do not discriminate against any individual based on , , , , or , in accordance with applicable federal civil rights laws. Employment decisions are made solely on individual merit, aptitude, and job-related criteria.

We comply with all federal anti-discrimination laws and lawful veterans' preference policies as applicable.

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