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Modus Create · 3 months ago

Senior Director Software Engineering - Data Engineering & Machine Learning

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Modus Create is a global consulting firm that helps organizations modernize their platforms, products, and processes. As the Senior Director of Software Engineering, you will lead and grow a global engineering team, ensuring technical excellence and driving business-critical outcomes across various industries. This role involves mentoring, defining engineering standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver integrated client solutions.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyInternetMobileSoftwareWeb Development

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Build and scale a high-performing, distributed engineering team through strong mentorship and inclusive leadership

Define what great looks like—through reusable runbooks, technical standards, and nurturing a culture grounded in quality, belonging, and continuous learning

Help clients modernize platforms, launch new products, and make better innovation investment decisions

Ensure every solution is aligned with client goals and drives measurable value, while remaining empathetic to real-world user needs and impact

Own and evolve our delivery frameworks, engineering standards, and team operations

Champion cloud-native development, Agile/Lean methodologies, and scalable architecture, balancing technical vision with affinity with both the people building and the people using the product

Partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Client Executives to shape and win new opportunities

Translate client needs into technical solutions, delivery plans, and estimates

Lead development of proposals, estimation, and pre-sales architecture discussions

Develop reusable solution assets and case studies for future engagements

Build trusted advisor relationships with key client stakeholders through authenticity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to outcomes

Collaborate with leaders in product, design, data, and AI to deliver integrated client solutions

Act as a connector between technical teams, sales teams, and client stakeholders, ensuring clarity, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose

Create clear, equitable career paths and performance frameworks for Engineering Directors and their teams

Foster a culture of feedback, curiosity, and growth, through psychologically safe and collaborative environment, where everyone feels their voice is heard, their development is supported, and continuous improvement is encouraged

Qualification

Software DevelopmentEngineering LeadershipCloud-Native DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesTechnical StrategyPre-Sales ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsMentorshipProblem Solving

Required

15+ years in software/product development, with 7+ in senior engineering leadership—ideally in consulting or high-growth tech environments

A clear point of view on modern architecture, engineering best-practices, and agile delivery

Proven experience scaling distributed global teams and engineering operations

Strong pre-sales and delivery experience—able to shape winning proposals and roadmaps

A customer-first mindset and passion for solving complex problems with elegant, scalable solutions

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments

A history of growing leaders and fostering high-trust, high-performance teams—while supporting a culture of empathy, accountability, and shared success

Benefits

Remote work with flexible working hours

Flexible Time Off/PTO

Premium Health Insurance (medical, vision, and dental)

Other benefits such as FSA and HSA

401 (k)

Modus Global Office Programme: for when you want to get out of your home, we offer on-demand access to private offices, meeting rooms, coworking spaces and business lounges in locations in over 120 countries.

Employee Referral Program

Travel according to client or team needs

The chance to work side-by-side with thought leaders in emerging tech

Access to more than 12,000 courses with a licensed Coursera account.

Possibility to obtain paid certification/courses if they align with company goals and are relevant to the employee's role

Additional benefits might apply contingent on your location.