Director of Software Engineering (SE)
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A Director of Software Engineering (SE) is a organizational manager who performs director of software engineering tasks (to manage software engineering groups and organizational software projects.
- Context:
- They can (typically) manage (senior) Software Engineering Managers and Senior Software Engineers.
- They can (typically) be associated with a Director of SE Job Description.
- They can (typically) be associated with a Director of SE Performance Review.
- They can (often) meet a Director of Software Engineering Job Qualifications.
- They can (often) report to a VP of Software Engineering or a Senior Director of Software Engineering.
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- Example(s):
- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Technical Program Manager, Organizational Manager.
References
2024
- Bard
- A Director of Software Engineering (SE) is the strategic leader and orchestrator who guides the symphony of software development within an organization. They blend technical expertise with strong leadership skills to manage teams, projects, and the entire software development life cycle.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Vision and Strategy: Setting the long-term technical vision and roadmap for software initiatives, aligning with business goals.
- Team Leadership: Building and motivating high-performing SE teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring talent growth.
- Project Management: Overseeing software projects from inception to completion, managing budgets, resources, and timelines.
- Quality Control: Championing and implementing processes for high-quality, secure, and compliant software.
- Collaboration: Partnering with stakeholders across the organization, bridging the gap between technical and business needs.
- Context:
- Typically manages senior managers and engineers, driving innovation and excellence.
- Guided by a Director of SE job description and performance reviews.
- Often reports to a VP of SE or Senior Director of SE.
2019
- https://indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bed138dfb0139551&tk=1el3cp7fpnsgj800&from=serp&vjs=3
- QUOTE: ... You might work on:
- Daily management of the Software Engineering organization.
- Run standups and planning sessions
- Empower your team to deliver and self-organize
- Recruit, hire, and retain critical talent at all levels
- Maintain high morale across the organization and grow our team-focused culture
- Advocate for engineering excellence
- Cross-functional collaboration with product, sales, marketing and customer success, as well as with outside organizations
- Create and maintain clear goals and objectives for your direct reports, and their teams
- Ensure the success of product engineering initiatives
- Ensure that everyone in the org is getting the feedback, direction, and mentoring they need to grow professionally
- QUOTE: ... You might work on: