A director of engineering is responsible for keeping an entire engineering function humming. Find out what skills you need to climb the ladder to this vital position.
A director of engineering is an individual who can be trusted to draw upon their experience to help align an entire software engineering function with the operational and strategic goals of their organization.
Most will have ascended to the position because of their engineering, operational, and management experience. In large organizations, it can be something of a middle management position, but in practice, it’s an absolutely vital role for coordinating engineering efforts. A director of engineering typically reports to a VP of Engineering or a Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
