Senior Director of Software Engineering
22 days ago
Atlanta
Job Description Sr. Director of Software Engineering Who are we and what do we do? Edible Brands® is an innovative, Atlanta-based company that acquires, develops, and manages a world-class portfolio of consumer and service brands. From our flagship brand, Edible Arrangements®, to the diverse portfolio under our umbrella—including Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, edible.com®, edibles.com™, freshfruit.com™, and BerryDirect®—we’ve revolutionized the way people experience food. By combining exceptional products with cutting-edge e-commerce platforms, proprietary software, and a robust supply chain, we create memorable and accessible experiences for customers across the globe. As a dynamic, forward-thinking company, we are constantly evolving to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that resonate with our customers and franchisees worldwide. Who we’re looking for: The Senior Director of Software Engineering is a senior leader within the technology organization, responsible for executing the company’s engineering strategy, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. This role partners closely with product, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to align engineering execution with organizational priorities. The Senior Director plays a critical role in developing engineering leaders, improving operational practices, and advancing the technical maturity of the organization. How you’ll make an impact: • Engineering Leadership & Strategy Execution, • Contribute to and execute the company’s software engineering strategy and roadmap in alignment with business objectives., • Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, architecture standards, and emerging technologies where appropriate., • Ensure alignment of engineering efforts with product priorities and company goals., • Team Leadership & Development, • Lead, mentor, and grow engineering leaders and their teams, fostering an environment of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement., • Build and retain diverse, high-performing teams that deliver reliably at scale., • Provide coaching, feedback, and career development pathways for future technical leaders., • Operational Excellence, • Establish and continuously improve engineering processes, metrics, and KPIs to ensure software quality, scalability, performance, and security., • Oversee delivery of multiple initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget., • Manage technical debt, ensuring a balance between long-term maintainability and short-term business needs., • Collaboration & Communication, • Partner with peers across Product, IT, Security, Data, and Operations to deliver integrated solutions., • Act as a key driver and owner of critical technology initiatives., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree a plus)., • 12+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles managing managers and large teams., • Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations through growth and transformation., • Strong background in modern software development, cloud infrastructure, and secure engineering practices., • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop technical managers and teams., • Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to influence across functions and levels., • Expertise in software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD)., • Technical proficiency in the Microsoft/Azure ecosystem, including:, • React – Platform UI, • Node/NestJS – Platform API, • .NET – Legacy systems, • SQL Server – Database, • Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities, ensuring engineering execution supports organizational goals. What We Offer: • Onsite work environment with occasional work-from-home flexibility, fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross-functional partners, and leadership., • The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future., • Growth & Development – Each team member has a visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication., • Healthcare plans that include health/dental/vision insurance, 401K Plan, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options and more.