Codazen · 2 months ago
Director of Engineering (Web & Applications)
Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expCodazen is a company focused on creating enriching digital experiences and is seeking a Director of Engineering (Web & Applications) to lead their software engineering teams. The role involves providing technical direction, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery while fostering a high-performing engineering culture.
ConsultingInternetSoftwareWeb AppsWeb DesignWeb Development
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of software engineers and production staff (e.g. project managers, product managers, BA, QA) to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
Provide architectural and technical direction across the full stack (frontend, backend, APIs, infrastructure)
Drive adoption of best-in-class engineering practices, tools, and processes
Ensure teams are continuously improving in efficiency, quality, and technical innovation
Manage technical debt and maintain sustainable development velocity
Act as the primary point of contact for client delivery and relationship management
Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client stakeholders, aligning delivery to strategic goals
Proactively manage client expectations, mitigate concerns, and lead executive-level syncs as needed
Ensure successful delivery of all scoped work—on time, on budget, and to quality standards
Oversee execution strategy, staffing plans, and team velocity to maintain healthy project outcomes
Make critical trade-off decisions and maintain delivery excellence culture
Collaborate with TPMs or serve in a dual-delivery/technical lead role when needed
Own P&L responsibility for one or more projects, ensuring margin and profitability targets are met
Collaborate with Finance on forecasting, billing cadence, and revenue recognition
Author and approve SOWs, renewals, and change orders with a keen eye on scope and value
Identify upsell opportunities, pitch new scopes, and extend long-term client roadmaps
Recruit, structure, and grow diverse, high-performing engineering teams
Act as a functional manager providing performance feedback, coaching, and mentorship
Foster a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and career development
Collaborate with the Resource Manager to plan staffing and team compositions across project phases
Own project-level decisions, resolving issues with clarity and diplomacy
Escalate strategic risks to executive leadership when necessary
Ensure adherence to contractual, operational, and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
12+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 4+ years in Director of Engineering or management roles
5+ years experience in an Agency, consultancy, or client-facing services environment
Hands-on experience as a full-stack engineer (e.g., JavaScript, PHP, Java, React.js) and comfort across frontend/backend systems
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Experience leading distributed teams, managing performance, and fostering team culture
Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop high-performing engineers
Strong understanding of agile methodologies and delivery operations
Hands-on experience designing and deploying secure, scalable web-based products and services
Deep understanding of API design, system integrations, and full-stack architecture
Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial metrics
Ability to thrive in a high-autonomy environment and make hard technical and business decisions
Passion for coaching future engineering leaders and scaling technical teams
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid schedule with on-site electric vehicle charging
On-site catered meals
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Paid holidays
Health, dental, vision
401k (with company contribution)
Income protection plans (life, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability)
Free drinks and snacks
An incredible leadership team that cares about your development
Fun, smart, diverse colleagues
Company
Codazen
We work with the world's leading brands to craft the immersive customer experiences of tomorrow.
51-200 employees
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