Hiring: Director, Engineering Company: Sony Location: California, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:21:30 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, Event-Driven, GCP, GDPR, Microservices, SCA About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in commerce, fintech, or digital platforms, with at least 7 years in engineering leadership roles. •At least 7 years in engineering leadership roles. Required Skills: •Execute the Platform Engineering Strategy: Develop and implement the vision for engagement ecosystem, including storefronts, digital purchases, subscription services, and Venues and events. •Lead, mentor, and empower a growing team of engineers to deliver high-impact solutions aligned with strategic business goals and outcomes. •Foster a strong, inclusive, and collaborative engineering culture that emphasizes innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. •Strategically drive successful delivery of multiple cross-platform projects by guiding teams in effective estimation, planning, and iterative value delivery. •Collaborate effectively across global business units and product teams, navigating time zone differences to ensure alignment and progress. •Execute and iterate on the team's vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring initiatives remain focused, achievable, and value driven. •Champion change and continuous improvement, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance team performance, processes, and outcomes. •Operate with autonomy and ownership in a large, distributed environment, consistently delivering results while managing complexity and ambiguity. Qualifications: •BS or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience. MS in CS preferred. •Proven expertise in commerce platforms, digital storefronts, subscriptions, account and identity management. •Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and event-driven systems. •Strong background in AI/ML-driven personalization, intelligent search, and recommendation systems. •Operational familiarity with compliance standards. •Demonstrated capacity to influence and partner with executives across product, marketing, finance, security, and operations. •A track record of attracting, developing, and leading world-class engineering teams. •Strong communication and storytelling skills, capable of aligning technical initiatives with business objectives. •Global experience with an ability to navigate cultural nuances and lead dispersed teams. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!