[Hiring] Director, Engineering, Grid Platform & Reporting Services @Smartsheet

Role Description

As Director of Engineering for Views Platform and Reporting, you will own the Grid Service, Reports Engine, Dynamic Views, and Grid Orchestration layer that power the entire product, plus the reporting surfaces and views that millions of customers interact with every day.

Enterprise growth is core to Smartsheet's strategic imperatives, and this role helps shape and drive how that vision comes to life. A successful leader here brings:

• Deep technical credibility
• A proven ability to translate between platform requirements and business outcomes
• A track record of driving results through an organization of 30–50 engineers, managers, and principal engineers

You will report to the Senior Director of Engineering and can be based in our Bellevue, WA office or work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.

You Will:

• Own the engineering vision, charter, and goals for the Views Platform and Reporting pillar
• Lead 3-4 teams through a layer of Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers
• Drive architectural evolution of the core platform
• Own the full reporting stack
• Define and track engineering and business outcomes for the pillar
• Initiate and guide cross-team technical efforts
• Set and maintain a high bar across code quality, test coverage, performance, security, and operational excellence
• Think strategically about customer outcomes
• Communicate platform complexity clearly across a wide range of audiences
• Drive AI adoption across the pillar
• Lead strategic hiring planning for the pillar

Qualifications

• 11+ years of software engineering and system architecture experience
• 5+ years in engineering leadership
• A track record of owning and operating tier 0 or mission-critical services
• Demonstrated ability to translate between technical complexity and business outcomes
• A track record of customer empathy in practice
• Experience leading full-stack engineering organizations
• Hands-on experience designing or evolving distributed architectures
• Experience building and scaling cloud-native services on AWS
• Experience leading cross-functional technical programs
• Strong CS fundamentals
• Clear, proactive communication with technical and non-technical audiences
• A BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

Benefits

• Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage for full-time employees
• 401k Match to help you save for your future
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Company Funded Perks
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S.
• Competitive base salary range

Company Description

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths.

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees.