Director of Engineering-Backend & Agentic AI

Scope of Role

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Engineering in the WEX OTR organization. This role will lead engineering efforts for core services supporting OTR experiences products.

• Analyze OTR products to identify cross-cutting capabilities and define a long-term engineering vision
• Lead initiatives focused on building and scaling AI-driven agents, alongside robust backend services
• Define and implement a comprehensive architectural roadmap, including backend systems and API strategy
• Drive development of scalable, reliable backend APIs and services that support OTR experiences
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within engineering teams
• Continuously improve engineering efficiency and reduce time-to-market through strong development practices
• Collaborate across OTR engineering teams to reuse components and standardize development practices
• Build, lead, and grow high-performing engineering teams
• Partner closely with product and business stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Drive planning, execution, and operational excellence through structured engineering mechanisms
• Establish clear roadmaps, career growth plans, and provide ongoing feedback to team members
• Define and track metrics-driven engineering productivity and system performance
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership on progress, risks, and opportunities

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles
• Experience leading complex engineering initiatives, including backend systems and distributed architectures
• Exposure to building or working with AI-driven or agent-based systems
• Strong expertise in backend development, microservices, REST APIs, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Solid understanding of security and compliance in cloud and data environments
• Strong leadership, team-building, and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

• Experience integrating AI-driven capabilities into production systems
• Experience with fleet management systems
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and building high-performing teams

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range: $ - $