Fictiv · 20 hours ago
US Director of Engineering
Oakland, CA Office
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$215K/yr - $265K/yr
15+ years expFictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally. They are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead their software engineering organization, overseeing multiple Engineering Managers and driving technical excellence to deliver strategic initiatives that impact the business.
3D PrintingHardwareManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, scale, and lead high-performing engineering teams where engineers can grow their careers and do their best work
Lead planning and execution of strategic technical initiatives, ensuring alignment and clarity across teams
Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and ensure timely delivery
Continuously improve engineering processes to support iterative delivery, innovation, and system reliability
Drive improvements to engineering practices, including SDLC, code quality standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes
Own hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering talent; build a strong bench of future leaders
Coach and develop Engineering Managers, strengthening leadership capability and organizational maturity
Identify and resolve systemic obstacles impacting team health, productivity, and delivery velocity
Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term business growth objectives
Foster a culture of transparency, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous learning
Maintain and contribute to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong technical foundation
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams at the Director level or equivalent
Proven track record managing Engineering Managers and building organizational capability
Experience supporting business-critical, cloud-based SaaS platforms
Demonstrated success recruiting, retaining, and developing high-performing engineering teams
Strong technical judgment and ability to guide architectural decisions without being hands-on daily
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across functions and leadership levels
Experience operating in fast-paced, growth-stage environments
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or hardware-adjacent software domains
Background in modern software development stacks (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React)
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Track record of leading teams through significant technical scaling or modernization initiatives
Experience building or scaling AI/ML-powered services, including LLM integrations or intelligent automation
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, CMMC, or similar
Company
Fictiv
Fictiv is a digital manufacturing and supply chain company that offers a digital platform for sourcing custom mechanical components.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$192.6MKey Investors
Activate Capital Partners40 North VenturesG2 Venture Partners
2025-04-17Acquired
2022-05-05Series E· $100M
2021-02-17Series D· $35M
Leadership Team
Dave Evans
Co-Founder, CEO
Nathan Evans
Co-founder & Head of Climate/AI
Recent News
2025-12-02
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