Head of Software Engineering

Job Title: Head of Software Engineering Primary Location: Remote (US-based) Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Overview Head of Software Engineering! This is a Full-Time, Direct-Hire, hands-on position with a mission-driven tech company committed to simplifying safety through smart, scalable technology. This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for a seasoned technical expert who can guide engineering execution and product strategy while actively contributing to development efforts. The team is globally distributed, and the platform includes both a modern secure system and legacy applications requiring thoughtful technical oversight. What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience) Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams within fast-paced SaaS environments, especially in fully remote and globally distributed settings. Strong hands-on technical expertise across scalable cloud platforms and web and mobile application development. Demonstrated ability to define, own, and execute product strategies in partnership with cross-functional business teams. Self-starter with product-minded thinking comfortable identifying customer pain points and translating them into engineering solutions without a formal product function. Deep understanding of secure development practices, compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), and data protection regulations. Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially across time zones and functional teams. A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality eager to lead through action, solve complex challenges, and contribute code when needed. Familiarity with safety, risk management, or compliance-related software platforms is a plus. What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position) Lead and mentor a globally distributed engineering team with a focus on accountability, ownership, and execution. Drive both the technical and product vision to align with business goals. Guide secure, scalable software development practices and maintain compliance with industry standards. Serve as the primary driver of product strategyworking closely with leadership, sales, and customer success to prioritize impactful solutions. Translate customer needs and business objectives into engineering strategies and product roadmaps. Review architecture and code, solve complex technical problems, and support high-quality delivery across the platform. Manage technical debt while maintaining speed, stability, and long-term platform health. Champion cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between engineering, leadership, and customer-facing teams. Promote transparency, trust, and a shared sense of purpose within a distributed team. Tech Stack (Including legacy systems) .NET / C# PostgreSQL Flutter Azure Clojure MS SQL Server HTML / JavaScript / EXTJS Telerik Reporting AWS