Director, Software Engineering

As Director of Software Engineering, you’ll lead the design, development, and operation of Gartner’s attendee-facing mobile and web platforms. You’ll align technical efforts with business goals and steer autonomous delivery teams across high-visibility conferences. You’ll build talent, foster accountability, and drive continuous innovation, with a focus on reliability and user-centric experiences for executive audiences. This role sits at the intersection of technology and business impact, shaping scalable digital event platforms. Hybrid Work Environment Private Medical and Dental Care Relocation Assistance Lead end-to-end delivery for attendee-facing mobile and web platforms, including architecture, roadmap prioritization, and QA Ensure timely, high-quality releases aligned with conference calendars and business goals Set and track measurable success metrics for platform performance, user satisfaction, and operational excellence Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (AI, analytics, personalization engines, modern frameworks) to enhance customer journeys 12+ years in software engineering ~3+ years leading teams of 15+ engineers or large-scale delivery ~ Proven experience with high-scale external-facing mobile and web platforms ~ Strong experience xbhjioe designing digital products using .
NET (preferred) / Python / Java ~ Deploying on cloud providers such as AWS (preferred) / Azure ~ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills ~ Stakeholder management .
NET (preferred) Python Java