Engineering Director

About the role

Who We Are: Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead our software development teams, drive technical excellence, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable software solutions. As the Director, you will oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals. This role requires a strong leader with a passion for technology, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor and grow high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Technical Strategy: Define and execute the software engineering strategy, aligning with overall business objectives. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and drive innovation within the development teams.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and QA, to develop software that meets customer needs and business requirements.
• Inspire Impact: Drive end-to-end engineering delivery by partnering with product and UX leaders, as well as cross-functional business, product, and technology teams to create meaningful impact.
• Architecture & Design: Ensure that software architecture is scalable, maintainable, and follows industry best practices. Lead architecture reviews and contribute to design decisions.
• Process Improvement: Implement and refine engineering processes (e.g., Agile, DevOps) to improve team efficiency and product quality. Foster a continuous improvement mindset across the engineering organization.
• Hiring & Retention: Lead the recruitment and retention efforts for the software engineering team, ensuring the team is composed of top talent with the right skills to meet company goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to dive into system architecture, design, performance metrics, code, test plans, project plans, deployments, and operations.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, capable of inspiring teams to pursue and realize ambitious objectives.
• Proven innovation skills with an impactful track record of driving business transformation and measurable outcomes.
• Proven track record of delivering and supporting large-scale enterprise products and services.
• Exceptional project management skills with