Atlas Air

Senior Director Software Engineering

Miami, FL, USA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$220k-$270kDetected 11 days ago

Distributed SystemsAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsKubernetesCI/CDSite Reliability EngineeringPlatform EngineeringAPI DevelopmentLogisticsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

This role will report to the VP of Engineering, Data and AI.
As one of the company's key technical leaders, you will set the bar for engineering excellence and help embed a culture of craftsmanship, ownership, and continuous delivery across the organization.
Define and execute a multi-year technical strategy and roadmap for AI-enabled software engineering, aligned with company objectives and the evolving needs of airline operations.

Responsibilities

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.
Atlas Air is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Software Engineering to lead our software engineering organization and drive the technical strategy behind the systems that run our airline operations.
The Senior Director, Software Engineering will partner with senior stakeholders across the company to translate business strategy into engineering outcomes.
You will lead multiple engineering teams (including engineering managers and senior individual contributors) overseeing the design, development, and operation of the applications, services, and platforms that power Atlas Air.
Partner with executives and cross-functional leaders across operations, product, and IT to translate business priorities into well-scoped, high-impact engineering deliverables.
Establish and champion software engineering best practices, standards, and governance for code quality, system design, security, and operational excellence.
Own planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and budget for the software engineering function, making clear trade-offs across competing priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization, and represent engineering in executive-level planning and decision-making.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with 6+ years in engineering leadership roles, including experience managing managers and leading multiple teams.
Strong knowledge of modern engineering technologies and practices (e.g., agentic development, microservices, containerization and Kubernetes, CI/CD, event-driven architectures).
Experience designing and operating systems on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading high-performing software engineering organizations that deliver complex systems reliably and at scale.
Deep, hands-on technical expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, API design, and modern software development practices.
Excellent understanding of software security, site reliability engineering, and compliance principles.

Nice to have

Background in platform engineering, developer experience, or modernizing large-scale legacy systems.
Experience working in the aviation, transportation, or logistics industry, or with similarly complex, mission-critical operational systems.
Track record of speaking at industry conferences or publishing on software engineering topics.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Compensation

$220,000 - $270,000 USD
Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors.
In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors.

Company info

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on, get-it-done, team-driven leader with proven experience building high-performing software systems that operate 24/7 in a mission-critical environment.
At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries.
At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet.
Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.

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