Senior Director, Software Engineering

Sr. Director of Software Engineering

Edible Brands® is an innovative, Atlanta-based company that acquires, develops, and manages a world-class portfolio of consumer and service brands. From our flagship brand, Edible Arrangements®, to the diverse portfolio under our umbrella—including Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, ®, ™, ™, and Berry Direct®—we’ve revolutionized the way people experience food. By combining exceptional products with cutting‑edge e‑commerce platforms, proprietary software, and a robust supply chain, we create memorable and accessible experiences for customers across the globe.

As a dynamic, forward‑thinking company, we are constantly evolving to deliver high‑quality, innovative solutions that resonate with our customers and franchisees worldwide.

The Senior Director of Software Engineering is a senior leader within the technology organization, responsible for executing the company’s engineering strategy, leading high‑performing teams, and ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and high‑quality software solutions. This role partners closely with product, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to align engineering execution with organizational priorities. The Senior Director plays a critical role in developing engineering leaders, improving operational practices, and advancing the technical maturity of the organization.

• Engineering Leadership & Strategy Execution
  • Contribute to and execute the company’s software engineering strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
  • Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, architecture standards, and emerging technologies where appropriate.
  • Ensure alignment of engineering efforts with product priorities and company goals.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, mentor, and grow engineering leaders and their teams, fostering an environment of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and retain diverse, high-performing teams that deliver reliably at scale.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and career development pathways for future technical leaders.
• Operational Excellence
  • Establish and continuously improve engineering processes, metrics, and KPIs to ensure software quality, scalability, performance, and security.
  • Oversee delivery of multiple initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Manage technical debt, ensuring a balance between long‑term maintainability and short‑term business needs.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner with peers across Product, IT, Security, Data, and Operations to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Act as a key driver and owner of critical technology initiatives.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to executive stakeholders and peers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles managing managers and large teams.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations through growth and transformation.
• Strong background in modern software development, cloud infrastructure, and secure engineering practices.
• Proven experience leading and integrating offshore and nearshore engineering teams, ensuring effective collaboration, delivery alignment, and cultural cohesion across distributed locations.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop technical managers and teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to influence across functions and levels.
• Expertise in software development methodologies (Agile, Dev Ops, CI/CD).
• Technical proficiency in the Microsoft/Azure ecosystem, including:
  • React – Platform UI
  • Node/NestJS – Platform API
  • .NET – Legacy systems
  • SQL Server – Database
• Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities, ensuring engineering execution supports organizational goals.

• Onsite work environment with occasional work‑from‑home flexibility, fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross‑functional partners, and leadership.
• The stability and resources of an industry‑leading company successfully…