Director of Engineering Location: On Site - Hoboken NJ Division: Technology Department: Engineering Reports to: CTO Job Summary The Director of Engineering leads the engineering team to deliver high-quality, innovative, and scalable technology solutions aligned with the company's strategic goals. This role balances technical depth with leadership excellence, fostering a high-performance engineering culture while ensuring timely and successful execution of engineering projects. Key Responsibilities • Leadership & Strategy • Define and drive the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals. • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career development to engineering managers and engineers. • Collaborate with executive leadership, product, and operations to define priorities and scope. • Execution & Delivery • Oversee project execution, ensuring delivery timelines, budget, and quality standards are met. • Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes. • Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and systems. • Team Building & Talent Development • Build and retain a world-class engineering team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent. • Promote a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability. • Conduct regular performance evaluations and set growth objectives. • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner closely with cross-functional teams of Tech leads, Product, Manufacturing and other teams to deliver cohesive product experiences. • Represent engineering team in strategic planning, business reviews, and customer engagements as needed. • Technology Oversight • Stay current with technology trends and evaluate their applicability to business needs. • Make architectural decisions and oversee implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. • Champion the use of modern technologies and development methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps). Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. • 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role. • Proven experience leading distributed, high-performing engineering teams. • Strong understanding of systems architecture, software engineering, and development operations. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills. • Experience working in a fast-paced, scaling environment (e.g., startups, tech-focused enterprises). Preferred Qualifications • Experience with multiple engineering domains (FPGA, Embedded firmware, Software& applications, Electrical, Mechanical) • Background in deep tech industry (FPGA, Quantum, Silicon Photonics). • Familiarity with budget management and vendor negotiations.