Director - Engineering

JOB TITLE: Director, Engineering LOCATION: REMOTE

THE ROLE: As Director, Engineering will report directly to the SVP Engineering and be a key member of the Engineering leadership team. In this role, you will help elevate the leadership of other engineering leaders in the areas of people, process and product development. You will be accountable for product engineering for Splice Sounds, providing tools that access the largest catalog of royalty-free sounds to empower music creators everywhere.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead, coach, and grow multiple engineering teams building the Splice Sounds product experience

• Collaborate with product leadership to drive a culture of empowered teams, fostering ownership, collaboration, and initiative across the organization.

• Define clear objectives for the team and lead them in achieving those goals.

• Establish and maintain efficient processes to facilitate the team's productivity.

• Stay current on the latest technologies, best practices, and industry trends in software development.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to early-career managers and engineers to support their technical and professional growth.

• Collaborate with senior and staff engineers to shape technical strategy and secure buy-in across the organization.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Champion and advocate for engineering best practices, code quality, and scalability to maintain high standards across projects.

• Show curiosity about our customer outcomes and our business, identifying higher-level insights and opportunities across departments to elevate Splice to the next level of performance and growth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Proven expertise in technical leadership within a cross-functional and distributed team environment.

• Outstanding communication, organizational skills, and a user-centric mindset.

• Experience implementing agile methodologies, particularly Kanban and/or Lean.

• Experience leading teams building production features for SaaS applications.

• Proficient in strategy planning and stakeholder management.

• Demonstrated expertise in guiding senior engineers and identifying growth avenues for their continuing development.

• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching early-career engineers in both personal development and business impact.

SPLICE BENEFITS: 

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.

• Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.

• Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.

• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.

• Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.

• Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.

The national pay range for this role is $235,000 - $255,0000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.