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Director of Software Engineering

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jan 2026

💰 $200,000/yr($170,000/yr – $200,000/yr)

About the role

Laserfiche is hiring for a Director of Software Engineering to lead the delivery of high‑value software releases while building and scaling a new engineering organization in a new geographic region. This Director provides strategic and technical leadership, establishes a strong local engineering culture, and ensures alignment with global company strategy. The Director is responsible for launching and growing a new office, hiring and developing a high‑performing team, and integrating the new location into Laserfiche’s broader engineering ecosystem. They will be a key representative of the company’s technological efforts, and strengthen Laserfiche’s market presence, maximizing the impact of each product release. About the Role - Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Vision

Provide executive leadership and oversight across all Development teams’ initiatives.
Contribute to the formulation and execution of Laserfiche’s global business and technology strategy.
Partner with the company leadership to define technical vision and long‑term roadmap.
Advance departmental objectives—short, medium, and long term—that align with company strategy.
Study industry trends and emerging technologies to strengthen Laserfiche’s technology leadership.
Reinforce a culture that values engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Building a New Engineering Hub

Lead the establishment of a new engineering office in Ireland, including operational setup, local processes, and cultural foundations.
Build and scale a new engineering team from the ground up, ensuring alignment with global engineering standards and practices.
Develop a strong local leadership pipeline and mentor emerging leaders within the new office.
Establish a cohesive, collaborative environment that integrates seamlessly with existing engineering teams across regions.
Ensure the new office becomes a center of excellence that contributes meaningfully to product innovation and delivery.
Navigate regional regulatory, cultural, and talent‑market considerations to ensure successful long‑term operations.

Product & Technology Execution

Ensure regular, high‑quality product releases that deliver measurable value to customers and support new customer acquisition.
Promote an agile, high‑velocity development lifecycle across teams.
Continuously refine development processes to eliminate waste and accelerate innovation.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and tooling to enhance productivity.
Encourage advancements in testing methodologies to improve release velocity and reliability.
Ensure a strong user experience by incorporating insights from user interviews and feedback.
Implement a rigorous performance management framework that includes clear expectations, structured reviews, and accountability for results.
Maintain a high‑talent‑density organization by identifying and developing top performers while decisively addressing sustained underperformance.
Build a culture of excellence where engineers are empowered to do their best work and where low performance is addressed promptly and constructively.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with feature teams and cross‑functional leaders to ensure success of strategic initiatives.
Coordinate engineering priorities with market research and customer needs.
Support adoption of products across industry‑specific use cases.
Work with other department heads to identify and implement technologies that improve organizational efficiency.
Foster internal adoption of new product functionality.
Ensure smooth communication and alignment between geographically distributed teams.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

Coach, mentor, and motivate engineering staff, supporting their professional and technical growth—including modern DevOps skills and operational ownership.
Build and scale a high‑performing engineering organization by attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent.
Implement a disciplined performance management framework with clear expectations, structured reviews, and consistent accountability.
Maintain a high‑talent‑density te