Director of Engineering, Database Excellence

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Engineering, Database Excellence to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This leadership role will define the long-term direction for the database platform while aligning technical priorities with broader business strategy. The position will focus on database capacity, availability, and reliability outcomes for a large-scale software environment, partnering closely with Product, Finance, and engineering leaders to balance infrastructure investment with product needs. The ideal candidate will also guide and develop a distributed team of engineering managers, strengthen decision-making with data, and help ensure the organization scales effectively. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $230,400 – $345,600 annually Responsibilities Set long-term plans for the database platform in alignment with company strategy. Own database capacity and availability outcomes and communicate risks to leadership. Lead and mentor three Engineering Managers, developing emerging leaders within teams. Drive technical decisions across divisions using data and collaborate with cross-functional partners. Prioritize database platform investments with Product, considering infrastructure and product trade-offs. Manage hiring, organization design, retention, and performance evaluations across regions. Establish quarterly objectives and key performance indicators, while managing budget with FinOps. Qualifications Experience leading managers of managers, including coaching newer managers. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL at scale, including capacity planning, upgrades, and large clusters. Proficient in using data for strategic technical decisions and linking database investments to product outcomes. Background supporting software for self-managed installations and upgrades. Experience leading backend engineering teams with a focus on site reliability engineering practices. Strong written communication skills in an asynchronous, handbook-centric environment. Experience managing globally distributed remote teams. Benefits Comprehensive benefits supporting health, finances, and well-being. Flexible Paid Time Off policy to enhance work-life balance. Team Member Resource Groups for community support. Equity compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan for financial growth. Funding for growth and development opportunities. Parental Leave policy for employees during family transitions. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.