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Sr. Director, Engineering, Olo Inc., New York, NY.
Manage multiple teams to influence cross-technical & business decisions, ensuring alignment between eng execution & company-wide goals. Expand from domain-specific focus to include cross-functional oversight, aligning multiple teams & setting direction at a higher level, shaping cross-functional strategy. Align engineering teams w/ the product roadmap by collaborating w/ product leadership, proactively identifying dependencies, & ensuring strategic initiatives are successfully executed. Continuously evaluate & drive process improvements, integrating innovative best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, & business outcomes. Lead cross-functional collaboration to meet key bus obj & resolve team obstacles. Provide technical direction for architectural decisions, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, & optimized for long-term success across internal & customer-facing platforms. Drive proactive resolution of high-priority technical issues, streamlining escalation & coordination across teams to minimize business impact. Manage technical risks, incl ensuring systems have backup, failover, & disaster recovery plans.
Min req: Bachelor’s in Comp Sci, Software Eng, or related field & 5 yrs exp, incl 5 yrs exp w/ following: scaling distributed systems & cloud-based platforms; using Cloud technologies including AWS (S3, SNS, SES, API Gateway), Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Working in Python, Ruby, Node, PHP, & .Net; using software development lifecycle, DevOps, security, & compliance best practices; planning & executing software platform changes w/ min disruption to clients/ongoing activity; utilizing Queue mechanisms incl RabbitMQ, SQS, Kafka; analyzing, assessing, & communicating software implementation options according to various IT environments; working w/ Databases incl Postgres, DynamoDB, & MySQL; using tools incl Datadog, Logstash, ElasticSearch, Docker, Redis; designing & executing plans for software installations; using & monitoring software distribution channels, techniques & auto-recovery tools; integrating & communicating across applications, databases, & platforms.
Telecommuting Optional - May work from any location within normal commuting distance subject to company hybrid work policy. Salary: $242,000-$292,000/yr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Director, Engineering role at olo?
The listed salary for this Senior Director, Engineering position at olo is USD 242K–292K. This is a remote Full Time role.
Is the Senior Director, Engineering job at olo remote?
Yes, this Senior Director, Engineering position at olo is remote, with team members based in NYC or Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Senior Director, Engineering role at olo full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Senior Director, Engineering role in the Leadership department at olo.
Which team or department does the Senior Director, Engineering at olo belong to?
This Senior Director, Engineering position is part of the Leadership department at olo. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Director, Engineering job at olo posted?
This Senior Director, Engineering position at olo was posted on Jul 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.