[Hiring] Director of Engineering @Pantheon Systems, Inc

Role Description

Pantheon is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead multiple critical engineering teams. This role will oversee the technical direction and development of our most foundational initiatives that shape the velocity, reliability, and compliance of our entire organization.

• Drive technical excellence across multiple teams while shaping the architectural vision of our platform.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on technical guidance, ensuring robust, scalable solutions that meet ambitious growth targets.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in senior roles managing other managers.
• Proven track record of building and leading multiple high-performing engineering teams.
• Track record of successful large-scale technical initiatives and organizational transformation.
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and container orchestration systems.
• Delivery of critical compliance initiatives including SOC2, PCI, ISO, and/or FedRAMP.

Requirements

• Expert understanding of distributed systems design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies.
• Supporting AI-native development workflows, including LLM integration and agentic automation.
• Proficiency with modern development practices, CI/CD, and DevOps methodologies.
• Staff-level architectural knowledge with a passion for driving decision-making through in-depth technical discussions.
• Strong foundation in programming languages such as Go, Python, or Java.

Benefits

• Industry competitive compensation and equity plan.
• Flexible time off, sick days, and 13 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption, and other family planning benefits).
• In-office workspace (San Francisco & Chicago).
• Monthly allowance for wellness, reading, and access to LinkedIn Learning for continued development.
• Events and activities both team-based and company-wide that inspire, educate, and cultivate.