Director of Engineering, RQ (Remote)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Engineering, RQ in Arlington, VA.

This role provides a unique opportunity to lead the engineering function for a cutting-edge cyber risk quantification platform. You will define and execute technical strategies, mentor a high-performing team, and drive innovation in high-throughput data processing and analytics. The position requires balancing hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight, collaborating closely with product, design, and go-to-market teams. You will help shape engineering culture, ensure high-quality execution, and enable your team to deliver solutions that provide measurable business and customer impact. This is a remote-first role with global collaboration, offering autonomy, influence, and the chance to make a significant impact in cyber risk quantification.

Accountabilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams to consistently deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions.
• Define technical strategy and roadmap for cyber risk quantification products, ensuring alignment with business priorities and customer value.
• Partner with Product, Design, and Go-to-Market teams to develop best-in-class solutions and bring them to market.
• Drive technical excellence, including software governance, agile practices, and high-throughput system design.
• Build and grow a motivated, skilled engineering team through coaching, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Break down complex technical challenges into actionable solutions that deliver value incrementally and in aggregate.
• Influence organizational engineering culture and long-term strategy while balancing short-term execution needs.

• 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, preferably in high-growth, complex product environments.
• 10+ years of professional experience with major programming languages, including .NET, and front-end technologies such as React or Angular.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., encryption, authentication, network security).
• Proven ability to set vision, unlock team potential, and drive execution with accountability and high-quality outcomes.
• Experience with software governance, agile methodologies, and strategic decision-making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, time zones, and functions.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ), adaptable to change, and capable of operating at multiple levels of abstraction.
• Familiarity with risk management principles and processes is a plus.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible vacation policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and mentorship.
• Remote-first work environment with occasional cross-team collaboration.
• Influence on organizational engineering culture and strategy.
• Collaborative, innovative environment leveraging cutting-edge technology in cyber risk analytics.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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