Job Description
About Mass Virtual
Are you looking for a team where you can work alongside some of the most imaginative and innovative creators in the industry? Look no further!
At Mass Virtual, we put the Reality in XR, creating Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed-Reality experiences as close to Real as they come. We hire the best in the business, so every team member is part of a family that supports and challenges you every step of your journey. We have a diverse and inclusive team and a fun, family-oriented culture that encourages collaboration, sparks creativity, and supports essential work-life balance.
If your passion is to create in or support a dynamic, agile, fast-paced environment, you have found your home. Every project we take on and every member of our team makes a difference. Take a step into a career with Mass Virtual and help us take Reality to the next level in XR.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead our Software Development Team and drive the development of our high-quality products. The Senior Director of Software Engineering will be responsible for managing the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the timely delivery of software products that meet our business needs. If you are a dynamic and experienced software engineering leader, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing and implementing software engineering strategies and best practices that align with the company’s business goals
- Managing software development projects from conception to release, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality
- Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers, providing guidance and support as needed
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management, design, and quality assurance, to ensure that all aspects of software development are coordinated and executed effectively
- Identifying and mitigating risks in software development projects, and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to manage those risks
- Monitoring software development processes and metrics, and making data-driven decisions to continuously improve software quality and development efficiency
- Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, and leveraging them to enhance the company’s software products
- Representing the software engineering team to senior management, stakeholders, and customers, and communicating software development progress and challenges effectively
What You Need To Succeed
- Proven experience in Software Development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the modern web environment – from the presentation tier through web servers and caching, and reasonable knowledge of database development
- Solid knowledge and experience working with a variety of programming languages both client and server side, software development processes and agile methodologies
- Experience in building web-based enterprise software products from the ground up to production demonstrating successful delivery of software applications and systems by meeting agreed upon delivery commitments and quality levels
- Strong development experience centered around game technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate a team of software engineers
- Familiarity with emerging trends and technologies in software development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong adherence to security and performance best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a similar degree or comparable experience
- Eligible to obtain a Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Work Perks
- An open-minded, collaborative culture of enthusiastic creatives and technologists
- We prioritize work/life balance by providing flexible schedules PLUS a competitive PTO and holiday package
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k after three months of service
- Spacious, ergonomic, and modern office space, equipped with a kitchen that is stocked with snacks, drinks, and access to delicious coffee
- Fun and exciting team building activities
Job Location: On-Site – Orlando, Florida.
Direct Applicants Only. No recruiters, please.
Mass Virtual is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mass Virtual values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of veterans, returning service members and military spouses.