Dir Software Engineering

Powering the world’s payments ecosystemACI powers the payments ecosystem – globally, and you power ACI.  You’ll innovate, collaborate, and grow – in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success.  ACIers – in all roles and levels – are truly your colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work.

You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.

As a Director, Software Engineering in Norcross, GA or Omaha, NE you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!

JOB PURPOSE The Director, Software Engineering defines and executes engineering strategy for major product lines. This senior leadership position owns end-to-end delivery accountability for significant engineering organizations, drives technical excellence at scale, manages substantial budgets, and builds strategic partnerships that enable business success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership & Business Impact Lead significant engineering organization of 30-60 engineers across 3-5 managers

Define and execute engineering strategy for major product lines

Own end-to-end delivery accountability with executive visibility

Manage substantial budget ($2M-$5M+) including headcount and operational expenses

Lead critical initiatives that directly impact business outcomes and revenue

Engineering Excellence & Organizational Development Drive engineering excellence including architecture, quality, velocity, and reliability

Define engineering standards, practices, and methodologies for the organization

Build and scale high-performing engineering organization through strategic hiring

Develop leadership pipeline including managers and senior technical talent

Shape organizational culture emphasizing innovation, quality, and collaboration

Cross-Functional Partnership & Executive Communication Build strategic partnerships with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders

Present engineering strategy, progress, and recommendations to executive leadership

Collaborate with peers on enterprise initiatives and technical strategy

Drive adoption of AI-assisted development and transformative engineering practices

Represent engineering in customer and partner engagements as neededQUALIFICATIONSEducation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;
Master's preferred

Equivalent experience (12+ years) may substitute for degree Experience
10-15 years of software engineering or technology leadership experience5+ years managing engineering managers and leading large teams

Proven track record of delivering complex, enterprise-scale software products

Experience with P&L management, budget ownership, and resource planning

Payments, financial services, or regulated industry experience preferred

Technical Skills Deep understanding of software architecture at enterprise scale

Expert knowledge of modern engineering practices and methodologies

Understanding of scalability, reliability, and performance at high scale

Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Strong understanding of engineering metrics and organizational effectiveness

Leadership & Management Skills Exceptional leadership and organizational transformation capabilities

Strategic vision with strong business acumen

Executive presence and communication skills

Proven ability to build and scale engineering organizations

Strong influence and partnership across all organizational levelsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading engineering through company growth or transformation

Track record of technical innovation and competitive differentiation

Experience with M&A integration or organizational…