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Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

USA Jobs • Washington, DC, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Director of Engineering - Remote

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Director of Engineering to join our Alchemy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the SaaS and Food Manufacturing space while leading a high-impact engineering organization through its next phase of growth and innovation.

Intertek Alchemy is the global leader of innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that help food companies engage their workforces to drive safety and productivity. Over three million food workers at 50,000 locations use Alchemy's tailored training, coaching, and communications programs to safeguard our food supply, reduce workplace injuries, and increase productivity. From farm to fork, Alchemy works with food growers, manufacturers, processors, packagers, and distributors of all sizes to build a culture of operational excellence.

What are we looking for?

As a Director of Engineering with Intertek Alchemy, you will set the vision, strategy, and execution for our technology organization. You'll align engineering with business goals, lead innovation in architecture and automation, and foster a culture of excellence, agility, and user-centricity. This role blends strategic leadership with technical depth and requires the ability to scale teams, processes, and technologies to meet the demands of a growing SaaS business.

Intertek is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future sponsorship.

What you'll do :

  • Define and execute the vision and roadmap for engineering, architecture, and product quality.
  • Align technology strategy with business goals and market trends.
  • Lead technology assessments, including M&A due diligence and integration planning.
  • Introduce and scale innovative technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Continuously improve engineering processes for timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and risk across teams and projects.
  • Mentor and develop engineering leaders and individual contributors.
  • Champion user-centric design, agile practices, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Partner with stakeholders and customers to align priorities and solutions.
  • Drive accountability and track performance through clear metrics and reporting.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of leadership experience, including 4+ years leading engineering organizations.
  • 2+ years of hands-on software development experience.
  • Proven success scaling teams, managing budgets, and leading the full talent lifecycle.
  • Deep experience with SaaS platforms and cloud-based solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI, etc.).
  • Ability to coach and mentor both managers and technical teams.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Technical familiarity with :
  • Front-end : JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS
  • Back-end : Linux, Apache, PHP, Node, AWS Lambda, REST APIs
  • Databases : Relational DBs
  • Tools : GitHub, Jira
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or training platforms.
  • Background in Environmental Health & Safety or Food Safety manufacturing.
  • M&A due diligence and integration leadership.
  • Experience scaling engineering teams through growth phases.
  • Familiarity with SAFe or other scaled agile frameworks.
  • Benefits Info :

    In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and more.

    Intertek : Total Quality. Assured.

    Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

    Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

    We Value Diversity

    Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

    For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

    Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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