Director of Engineering, Platform Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Remote Job Type Full-Time Remote Employment Remote Optional Job Number 00819 Department Development Division General Opening Date 02/04/2026
Description Questions About This is a remote role from anywhere in the US or Canada. NEOGOV is a fast-growing SaaS leader in the Public Sector with a mission to serve the people who serve the people. Our clients use our software to manage their employee lifecycle from hire to retire by streamlining processes in our centralized platform. We are passionate about technology, focused on customer success, and have an entrepreneurial environment where innovation is encouraged and rewarded. NEOGOV is one of the top 50 fastest growing private software companies in the U.S. - Sound like a company youd like to join? We are looking for top talent to make significant contributions to our products, technology, and customers. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The Director of Engineering, Platform, role will define engineering roadmaps for the Platform teams which include Analytics & Reporting, Unified Data engine, Shared Services and Internal & External APIs. Reporting to AVP of Engineering, the Director will build and mentor a high-performing team, and drive important Platform initiatives for 2026 and beyond.
What You Will Do Operationalize the engineering strategy by building shared services, integration frameworks, and data models that support the entire product suite.
• Oversee the transition toward cloud-native, scalable, and modular systems to improve delivery speed. • Ensure the successful deployment of essential platform features, including unified login, centralized administration, and AI enablement. • Implement clear standards for development, testing, and security while championing automation and DevOps best practices. • Collaborate closely with Product and Operations managers to ensure technology investments directly support customer outcomes and company goals. • Build and mentor AI-first high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning through direct mentorship. • Utilize measurable metrics to track and improve engineering velocity, system uptime, and overall quality. • Lead tactical initiatives to reduce technical debt and improve reliability without sacrificing innovation.
Who You Are You excel at the intersection of technology and business, with a knack for turning complex goals into actionable plans.
• A strong communicator, with an aptitude for translating technical challenges for non-technical stakeholders and aligning priorities across different departments. • Dedicated to building trust and technical excellence within your teams, focusing on scaling talent in a distributed environment. • Motivated by the challenge of scaling a complex SaaS platform that provides vital services to millions of public sector employees.
What You Have 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in Director positions.
• Experience leading engineering teams in a Microsoft centered ecosystem (.NET, C#, SQL Server) • Expertise in various Authentication protocols, Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP), architecture, and DevOps best practices. • Experience leading modernization and transformation initiatives within engineering organizations. • Strong understanding of AI, automation, and data-driven engineering processes. • Demonstrated ability to build and scale high-performing teams across distributed environments.
What NEOGOV Offers Competitive Wages Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) Generous PTO to support work-life balance 401K/RRSP Matching Paid Parental Leave Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership Remote working opportunities Inclusive and diverse work environment
NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected military status, or other non-merit factors.
Our hiring process may include Artificial Intelligence (AI) screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
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If youre in the US, will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?] No Yes Not in the US
If you are in Canada, are you legally able to work in Canada for any employer without limitations? Yes No
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How much productivity boost do you believe and/or have seen AI-assisted tools give developers? 10-30% 30-100% > 100%
Required Question Employer NEOGOV Address 2120 Park Place El Segundo, California, 90245