Senior Director of Software Engineering

Job Description

Karat is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead its global engineering organization. The Senior Director will be responsible for the company's flagship products, bringing together architecture and organization into a cohesive solution that transforms technical talent assessment. They will partner with Product leadership to drive the vision for the future of interviewing and manage Engineering leaders and professionals.

Role involves:

• Leading, mentoring, and growing a diverse team of software engineers.
• Acting as a leader and an active contributor to the engineering team.
• Owning the complete software experience.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to build and deliver integrated solutions.
• Driving value by staying at the forefront of technological advancements, particularly in AI.
• Working iteratively in an agile environment.
• Developing and refining software infrastructure, team processes, and company culture.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in people leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing engineering managers.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience reviewing code and making architectural decisions.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Proven experience managing geographically dispersed engineering teams, with particular emphasis on collaborating with teams in India.
• Exceptional project management abilities with experience overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Passion for building inclusive, high-performing engineering cultures across different global regions.

Role offers:

• Competitive salary in local currency and Karat-granted stock options.
• Employer-sponsored healthcare (100% premium coverage for employees and 75% premium coverage for eligible dependents).
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Standard Life Insurance.
• 401(k) match of 4%.
• 100% employer-paid mental wellness support via Spring Health for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible vacation policy.