Director - Engineering

Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

About the RoleFivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.As a Software Engineering Director you will join our Connectors Engineering Group to oversee our software architecture, guide our teams in developing infrastructure that ensures reliable data pipeline operations, and collaborate hands-on to build challenging new features.The Fivetran Connectors group is responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting the various data connectors used by Fivetran customers. This includes ensuring the connectors work reliably, adapting to changes in source systems, and providing a wide range of connectors for diverse data sources.We're looking for someone who understands and upholds the core values that make our exceptional product, and who can embed these values into the many decisions made each day as one of our most senior engineers.This is a full-time position based out of our Bengaluru office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.Technologies You'll Use

Java, Temporal, gRPC, Postgres, AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Grafana, AI.

What You'll Do

Develop a long-term strategy with the PM
Lead a growing team of 3-4 Engineering Managers and scale the engineering organization to 25-30+ engineers, ensuring strong execution, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Define quarterly goals and OKRs for the Connector teams while driving the planning process to ensure strategic alignment and effective delivery.
Build a high-performing team-of-teams, elevating engineers to be as productive as possible
Work with our analytics team on metrics, OKRs to support achieve organization goals
You will own the strategy, roadmap, and execution plan for building new connectors, driving end-to-end delivery in close partnership with cross-functional teams.
We are looking for a deeply technical leader who thrives on solving complex engineering problems. You will play a hands-on role in interviewing, hiring, conducting deep design and architecture reviews, and providing technical guidance to elevate our engineering standards.
You care deeply about the craft of engineering, the success of your team, and doing the right thing, even when it's hard. We want someone who truly cares about people, quality, and outcomes. You lead with empathy, invest in team development, and build psychologically safe spaces where people can do their best work. You'll put the team first, listen actively, and balance ambition with compassion.
Manage headcount planning, travel expenses, and other budgetary items related to the Connectors team.

Skills We're Looking For

15+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale enterprise software
Extensive experience as a Director of Engineering or equivalent role, with a collaborative yet decisive leadership style that drives change effectively.
Proven engineering leader with a collaborative, decisive style, skilled at driving change and scaling organizations
Strong in architecture, execution, and cross-functional planning
Adept at mentoring leaders, shaping strategy, and guiding teams through growth and transformation
Committed to continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Optional Bonus Skills

Skilled in leading and troubleshooting distributed systems, with strong expertise in performance engineering.
Comfortable diving into code and conducting reviews when needed
A background in AI-based software development is a plus.

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