Director of Engineering - Internal Platform

Pantheon is a leading company that powers over 300,000 websites globally, serving clients like Google and the United Nations. They are looking for a strategic Director of Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams, focusing on technical excellence and the architectural vision of their platform. The role involves defining technical strategy, mentoring engineering managers, and driving large-scale initiatives to enhance the organization's capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Treat the Internal Platform as a product, prioritizing developer experience (DX) and reducing cognitive load for internal engineering teams
• Define and execute technical strategy across multiple engineering teams, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and our platform's evolution
• Lead and mentor a team of Engineering Managers and very senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
• Drive architectural decisions for large-scale distributed systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Champion best practices in software development, system design, and operational excellence across the engineering organization
• Manage complex technical debt and guide system modernization efforts while maintaining platform stability
• Represent Pantheon's technical interests by building and maintaining strong relationships with essential technology partners and vendors

Requirements:

• 12+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in senior roles managing other managers
• Proven track record of building and leading multiple high-performing engineering teams
• Track record of successful large-scale technical initiatives and organizational transformation
• Executive-level communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and container orchestration systems
• Delivery of critical compliance initiatives including SOC2, PCI, ISO, and/or FedRAMP
• Expert understanding of distributed systems design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
• Supporting AI-native development workflows, including LLM integration and agentic automation
• Proficiency with modern development practices, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies
• Staff-level architectural knowledge with passion for driving decision-making through in-depth technical discussions
• Strong foundation in programming languages such as Go, Python, or Java