Hiring: Senior Director, Applications Engineering Company: MP Materials Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:06:33 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Azure, Digital Transformation, GCP, Microservices, Product Management, Project Management, R, SaaS About the job Experience: •10 years of experience in applications engineering or software development, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. •At least 10 years of experience in applications engineering or software development, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. Required Skills: •Lead the applications engineering team in designing, developing, and deploying advanced application solutions that meet customer and business needs. •Develop and implement strategic plans to improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and quality. •Partner cross-functionally with product management and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable engineering plans. •Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and project timelines to ensure successful delivery of engineering projects. •Mentor and coach engineering managers and individual contributors to foster professional growth and maintain high team morale. •Drive innovation by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into the engineering roadmap. •Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners to understand their needs and provide technical leadership. •Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements in all engineering activities. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. •Demonstrated success in managing large, complex engineering teams and delivering enterprise-grade application solutions. •In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, and modern engineering best practices. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and levels of the organization. •Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration. •Operational familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and modern application architectures such as microservices and containerization. •Demonstrated success in driving digital transformation initiatives and implementing DevOps practices. •Professional certifications related to project management, software architecture, or cloud technologies. •MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer •In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire. 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!