QXO · 1 day ago
Director of Engineering
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $330K/yr
12+ years expAt QXO, we are redefining digital commerce. As the Director of Engineering for QXO’s eCommerce platform, you will lead the engineering organization responsible for the systems that power QXO’s global commerce experiences, driving architectural excellence and operational maturity.
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Hiring Manager
Nimesh Perera
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and drive the technical and organizational roadmap for QXO’s commerce platform, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and growth strategy
Organizational Development: Build, lead, and mentor high-performing engineering teams across multiple domains, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Architecture & Systems Evolution: Oversee the design and evolution of large-scale, distributed systems that deliver world-class availability, latency, and security
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product and design leadership to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and deliver cohesive, customer-centric experiences
Operational Excellence: Establish best practices for reliability, observability, performance, and scalability across engineering teams
Technical Governance: Lead architectural reviews, technology evaluations, and platform modernization efforts to ensure long-term system health and adaptability
Talent & Culture: Attract and develop top engineering talent through mentorship, career development, and a focus on technical and leadership growth
Innovation: Champion forward-looking initiatives in AI/ML, personalization, and emerging technologies to continuously advance QXO’s commerce capabilities
Stakeholder Communication: Represent engineering in strategic discussions with executives and cross-functional partners, clearly articulating technical trade-offs and business implications
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles (managing managers and multiple teams)
Proven success in leading complex, multi-team technical initiatives from concept through delivery at scale
Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, service-oriented or event-driven architectures, and data modeling
Demonstrated experience guiding platform evolution in cloud-native environments (GCP, AWS, or similar)
Deep understanding of commerce platforms, APIs, and data pipelines serving large-scale traffic
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to inspire teams and influence at all levels of the organization
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Experience leading engineering organizations in eCommerce, fintech, or large-scale consumer platforms
Background in AI/ML-driven systems, personalization, or experimentation platforms
Experience driving large-scale platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives
Strong familiarity with frontend architectures, mobile platforms, and cross-platform design systems
Track record of developing and retaining high-performing engineering leaders
Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or a related field
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Long term incentive (equity/stock)
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 15 days of paid time off during their first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked) and increased accruals after five years of service.
Paid training and certifications
Legal assistance and identity protection
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
QXO
QXO is a technology solutions company that offers programming and technical support for the manufacturing and distribution sectors.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$13.2BKey Investors
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2026-01-05Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
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2025-05-22Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Brad Jacobs
Chairman and CEO
Mark Manduca
Chief Investment Officer
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