Sr Dir Software Engineering

Powering the world's payments ecosystem

ACI powers the payments ecosystem - globally, and you power ACI.

You'll innovate, collaborate, and grow - in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success.

ACIers - in all roles and levels - are truly your colleagues and many are your friends.

Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work.

You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.

Job Purpose

The Senior Director of Software Engineering drives and oversees the technical vision and the overall management of the software systems development function or software applications development function.

They will collaborate with internal teams to influence the creation and refinement of product roadmaps.

This role is responsible for leading and directing global development teams to ensure the successful design, implementation, and maintenance of software systems and applications.

The Senior Director of Software Engineering also ensures the team's alignment with organizational goals, adherence to best practices, and the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities


* Drives product strategy and innovation, leading initiatives to enhance product quality and optimize resource utilization.


* Ensures compliance with industry standards by developing and coordinating effective quality measures for the company's products


* Influences the creation and continuous refinement of product roadmaps ensuring alignment with technical needs


* Acts as the primary accountability point for the design, implementation and maintenance of one or more significant products.


* Leads, consults and collaborates with cross functional teams including management on all aspects of these products as needed


* Manages relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.


* Partners with internal teams to find areas of opportunities for automation and to modernize existing products.


* Oversees the budget for the software engineering department, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.


* Stays informed with industry trends and technological advancements to provide best in class guidance on technical insights, enhance product offerings, and foster innovation.


* Provides leadership to a team of management staff, including hiring, mentoring and evaluating performance.


* Perform other duties as assigned.


* Understand and adhere to all corporate policies to include but not limited to the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)


* Bachelor's degree in business, computer science and/or equivalent work experience.


* 12+ years' experience in software development or engineering or related experience.


* 5+ years' leadership experience required, managing large global teams and ...