About Copado
Copado is the #1 DevOps Platform for Salesforce and the Cloud. We harness the power of native CI/CD and Robotic Testing to drive digital transformation for 1,000+ of the most innovative brands on the planet — from Coca-Cola to eBay to Volkswagen. Our low-code platform unites non-technical admins and pro-code developers on the same system and empowers enterprises to scale end-to-end software delivery across multi-cloud environments.
The impact on your business? 20X faster releases, 94% fewer production bugs and 46% more Salesforce ROI. The impact on your team? No more late nights, weekend war rooms or stressful release days.
Brief Summary of Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead and manage Copado's AI product development efforts. This individual will oversee the engineering teams responsible for designing, building, and maintaining cutting-edge AI-driven solutions, leveraging advanced technologies such as large language models (LLMs), machine learning, and testing automation.
As the Director of Engineering, you will play a critical role in defining Copado’s technical direction, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality AI products. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of enterprise software solutions in the DevOps space.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team to deliver AI-powered product solutions.
- Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI product development, aligning with Copado’s overall goals and objectives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
- Project Management:
- Oversee multiple engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions.
- Work closely with product management, design, and other stakeholders to align on priorities and requirements.
- Implement Agile methodologies to ensure efficient workflows, iterative development, and rapid delivery.
- Technical Oversight:
- Drive the architecture, design, and development of AI-based systems, leveraging expertise in Salesforce development, backend and frontend development, and AI technologies.
- Ensure best practices in software engineering, including testing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Collaborate with data science teams to integrate LLMs, machine learning models, and other AI technologies into enterprise applications.
- Team Development:
- Build and scale the engineering team by recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent.
- Provide coaching, professional development, and performance management to team members.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Act as a bridge between engineering and other departments, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Represent the engineering function in leadership meetings and contribute to company-wide decision-making.
We Are Looking for Someone With
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s or Ph.D. is a plus.
- Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles (Director, Senior Manager, or equivalent).
- Proven track record in managing enterprise software development projects from concept to delivery.
- Expertise in Agile methodologies and experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in Salesforce development, including platform capabilities and integration.
- Deep knowledge of backend (Python, Node.js, Java) and frontend (web) development technologies.
- Hands-on experience with AI systems, including large language models, machine learning, and automation frameworks.
- Strong understanding of testing automation, CI/CD processes, and enterprise-grade security practices.
- Leadership Skills:
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to attract and retain top talent.
- Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Preferred Skills
- Experience in DevOps and/or AI-driven automation.
- Familiarity with enterprise SaaS products and multi-tenant architectures.
- Background in scaling engineering teams and infrastructure in fast-growing organizations.
Copado is Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Copado does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Copado will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Copado.
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