Director of Software Development

Overview Director of Software Development role at Aviatrix. Lead the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) team and shape software strategy for Aviatrix's multi-cloud platform. About Aviatrix Aviatrix offers a single solution for pervasive cloud security and cloud-native security enforcement within the cloud application infrastructure. Aviatrix enables security, cloud, and networking teams to empower developer velocity, AI, serverless, and whats next. For more information, visit Location Location: Santa Clara, CA Role Aviatrix Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) delivers the intelligence, advanced network, and security services of Aviatrixs multi-cloud network platform as a managed offering. We are seeking a hands-on Director of Software Development to lead Aviatrixs PaaS team. You will guide a senior team of 6 - 10 engineers, shape technical direction, scale the team, and deliver enterprise-grade software. You will balance selective hands-on contributions with leadership responsibilities to ensure secure, performant, and scalable software. You will support the deployment of performant cloud software at scale and will be responsible for your own product components including their design, development, and support. As a technical leader, you will collaborate across engineering, product, and go-to-market functions, and represent Aviatrix externally with customers and partners. Responsibilities Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for Aviatrixs PaaS platform. Provide selective hands-on contributions to critical components, while guiding the design, development, and operations of the broader system. Lead by example, mentor the team, and establish credibility through quality technical execution and decision-making. Apply engineering leadership and deep knowledge of software development at scale to lead the operation, adoption, and evolution of services. Partner with product management and GTM functions to align technical execution with customer and business priorities. Build, scale, and develop a high-performing engineering team; oversee hiring, career development, and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, diversity, equity, and respect. Be responsible for your own product components, their design, development, and day 2 operations. Represent Aviatrix in cross-functional forums and with customers as a technical leader. Qualifications 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including hands-on contributions to large-scale distributed systems. 5+ years in engineering leadership roles (managing teams and influencing cross-functional technical direction). Excellent software engineering skills: ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code. Strong understanding of elegant and robust designs, including designing APIs. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems. Experience working with cloud technologies, especially AWS / Azure. Experience designing and operating a PaaS / SaaS product at scale. Ability to deliver results in a short time and operate in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments. Demonstrated abilities to learn quickly, design efficiently, and write quality software code. Team player with collaboration skills in distributed/start-up environments. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Compensation and Benefits The US base salary range for this full-time position is $271,575 - $319,500 plus benefits, 401(k) match, and equity. The pay range is determined by role, location, skills, level, experience, and education. This range is applicable to new hires located in the US. Your Talent Advisor can share more details during the hiring process. Benefits US : We cover 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, disability, life/AD&D insurance, $1,000/year education reimbursement, and a flexible vacation policy. Outside the US : We offer a comprehensive benefits package which, subject to regional variations, could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long-term disability, and wellbeing stipend. About the Hiring Process Your total compensation package will be based on job-related knowledge, education, certifications and location, per our aligned ranges. Equality and Privacy Aviatrix is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CPRA - California Applicant Privacy Notice J-18808-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr