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Director – Engineering

Director – Engineering

CompanyChewy
LocationBoston, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in software development and data engineering, with a proven track record in engineering leadership roles.
  • A strong advocate and practitioner of Agile and Lean software development at scale.
  • Demonstrated success in technical architecture, strategic planning, and operational execution.
  • Experience managing both managers and senior engineering talent across cross-functional teams.
  • Startup experience with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, flat organizational structures.
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and inspire multiple high-performing Scrum teams consisting of software engineers, data engineers, and machine learning engineers.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership while influencing architecture, development practices, and operational standards across the organization.
  • Lead the company’s effort in identifying and implementing AI for marketing use cases.
  • Architect and deliver web-based solutions that equip the marketing team with the tools they need to optimize campaigns and reach customers more effectively.
  • Develop scalable platforms with a focus on automation and embed machine learning and AI into key marketing functions.
  • Manage the architecture for the marketing data, and work across the company to ensure cohesion with other business units.
  • Foster career development through coaching and mentorship of engineering leaders, creating an environment of continuous growth and innovation.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment of technology with enterprise goals.
  • Help evolve agile and lean methodologies at scale, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, testing, and reliable delivery.
  • This role will frequently have to communicate the technical vision with Chewy’s senior leaders (VP and C-level).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in the e-commerce
  • Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)