Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster

Fictiv exists to help product innovators create.

Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across Fictiv’s four global manufacturing centers in India, Mexico, China, and the U.S.. Companies use Fictiv to access high-quality production, optimize supply chain logistics, and mitigate supply chain risk—ensuring they can move from prototype to full-scale manufacturing with speed and confidence. To date, Fictiv has delivered more than 35 million commercial and prototype parts for industries such as aerospace, robotics, automotive, climate tech, and more, helping them innovate faster, free up precious resources, and drive profitable growth.

Director of Engineering

Oakland, CA (On-site)
Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead a critical segment of our software engineering organization. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role will oversee multiple Engineering Managers and their teams and will be responsible for building high-performing teams, driving technical excellence, and delivering strategic initiatives that directly impact the business.

This role is based in our Oakland, California office and works closely with Product, Infrastructure, and other cross-functional partners.

What You’ll Do

Build, scale, and lead high-performing engineering teams where engineers can grow their careers and do their best work
Lead planning and execution of strategic technical initiatives, ensuring alignment and clarity across teams
Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and ensure timely delivery
Continuously improve engineering processes to support iterative delivery, innovation, and system reliability
Drive improvements to engineering practices, including SDLC, code quality standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes
Own hiring, onboarding, and development of engineering talent; build a strong bench of future leaders
Coach and develop Engineering Managers, strengthening leadership capability and organizational maturity
Identify and resolve systemic obstacles impacting team health, productivity, and delivery velocity
Ensure systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term business growth objectives
Foster a culture of transparency, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous learning
Maintain and contribute to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)

Travel Expectations

Travel required approximately 11–25%

Required Qualifications

15+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong technical foundation
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams at the Director level or equivalent
Proven track record managing Engineering Managers and building organizational capability
Experience supporting business-critical, cloud-based SaaS platforms
Demonstrated success recruiting, retaining, and developing high-performing engineering teams
Strong technical judgment and ability to guide architectural decisions without being hands-on daily
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across functions and leadership levels
Experience operating in fast-paced, growth-stage environments
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or hardware-adjacent software domains
Background in modern software development stacks (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React)
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Track record of leading teams through significant technical scaling or modernization initiatives
Experience building or scaling AI/ML-powered services, including LLM integrations or intelligent automation
Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, CMMC, or similar

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $215,000 – $265,000, depending on experience.

About Fictiv

Fictiv is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed, and delivered to customers around the world. People who succeed at Fictiv are talented, creative, and driven to achieve professional excellence and support our vision to help product innovators create.

We’re actively seeking teammates who:

Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.

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