Director of Software Engineering

About Us

Savant is a rapidly growing (Series A: $18.5M) SaaS company aiming to build an all–in–one platform for analytics automation. In this “analysts' home in the cloud,” business analysts with any technical background and in all industry verticals can explore, experiment, build, share, and automate analytics projects to extract business insights timely and reliably. We are building for analytics what UIPath has built for data entry. It is a $25B market and growing fast!

The founding team has worked together for 5 years and has deep experience in the analytics space. Their entrepreneurial journey has taken them through multiple successful companies, including Lattice Engines (acquired by D&B), Drawbridge (acquired by LinkedIn), Clearwell (acquired by Symantec), Data Domain (acquired by EMC), 3Par (IPO), and Hyperion (acquired by Oracle).

Job Summary

The Software Director will oversee the software development lifecycle, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions. This leadership role requires a strong technical background, strategic vision, and excellent communication skills to align software development goals with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy:

• Define and implement the software development strategy aligned with the company’s objectives.
• Lead and mentor a globally distributed remote team of engineering managers, architects, and developers to achieve excellence in software delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance engineering culture.
• Enforce a culture of customer-first and test-driven practices across the team.
• Project and Program Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple software projects on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with product managers to define technical requirements, roadmaps, and priorities.
• Ensure alignment between business needs and engineering initiatives.
• Technology and Architecture:

• Make critical technical decisions regarding software architecture, frameworks, and tools.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to ensure the company remains competitive.
• Ensure that software systems are scalable, maintainable, and secure.
• Process Improvement:

• Establish best practices for software development, testing, and deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement in software quality, team efficiency, and delivery timelines.
• Champion agile methodologies and DevOps principles to streamline workflows.
• Risk and Compliance Management:

• Ensure software projects comply with relevant regulatory and security requirements.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience
• 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing globally distributed remote teams.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex software projects.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), microservices, and DevOps practices.
• Skills
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in building agentic applications is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in building SaaS-based enterprise management solutions is a plus.
• Desired experience in building innovative data analytic products.
  
  

Desired Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and short-term execution.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.