Director, Software Engineering

Company Description

ATPCO is the world's primary source for air fare content, holding over 200 million fares across 160 countries. Every day, the travel industry relies on ATPCO's technology and data solutions to help millions of travelers reach their destinations efficiently. Join us and contribute to the development of innovative applications that power global travel. ATPCO is everywhere people buy flights.

We’re not just shaping the future of air travel– we’re redefining how and where great work happens. At ATPCO, we believe in flexibility, trust, and a culture where your wellbeing comes first

Why Join Us?

✅ Remote-First Culture – Flexibility to work from home in your country of hire

✅ Inclusive, Collaborative Culture– Be seen, heard, and valued

✅ “Leave Your Way” PTO– Take the time you need, when you need it

✅ 401(k) with Generous Employer Match– Invest in your future

✅ Comprehensive Benefits– Medical, dental, vision, & mental health

✅ Global Tuition and Gym Reimbursement– Learn and be well on us

✅ Standby Flight Program– Explore the world

Our Culture:

We’ve built a remote-first culture rooted in trust, transparency, and belonging. With open-door leadership, weekly 1:1s, and real-time recognition, we keep our people connected and valued—no matter where they work.

Our cultural pillars of Collaboration, Empowerment, Innovation, Learning, Transparency, and Trust guide how we show up for one another and grow together.

Job Description

As the Director of Software engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and execution of high-quality software products. This role requires aligning technology strategies with the broader company mission while leading and mentoring engineering leaders. The Director ensures that engineering teams operate with high performance, security, stability, and availability, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technology strategies and roadmaps, collaborating with product, design, and architecture peers

• Define objectives, key results, and performance indicators to align engineering teams with company goals

• Ensure the security, stability, and availability of systems built by the teams

• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, focusing on performance, technical development, and growth

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in software engineering and delivery practices

• Cultivate self-organizing, high-performing teams committed to craftsmanship, scalability, and resilience

• Mentor and guide technical leaders, fostering innovation and leadership at all levels

• Maintain operational excellence, ensuring systems are highly available and fault-tolerant

• Collaborate with cross-functional peers to develop decoupled and cohesive systems

• Own performance management outcomes, setting high standards for talent and performance

• Oversee the financial health of systems, managing both costs and revenues

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bring proven experience leading and scaling multiple engineering teams in a high-performing environment
• Align technology strategy with company goals, collaborating effectively with product, design, and architecture teams
• Demonstrate deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of software architecture, security, stability, and system availability
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, craftsmanship, and innovation across engineering teams
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders, empowering teams to take ownership and grow professionally
• Define clear objectives, key results, and performance indicators to drive team alignment and accountability
• Ensure operational excellence with highly available, fault-tolerant, and resilient systems.
• Exhibit strong business acumen, managing budgets, costs, and value delivery from engineering initiatives
• Lead with transparency, integrity, and a focus on cultivating an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing engineering culture

Salary Range: $$220,590 - $242,882

*The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differential associated with the US location*

Additional Information

At ATPCO, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our supportive policies promote work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, and we cultivate a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and a true sense of belonging.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected military/veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, or any other legally protected factor

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.