Director, Conference Tech Platform Integration (AI)

TL;DR

Director of Software Engineering (AI/AWS): Driving conference tech platform integrations to deliver a seamless experience for C-level executives with an accent on scalability, engineering excellence, and AI-powered user experiences. Focus on executing the platform integration roadmap, strengthening SDLC rigor, and managing distributed engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid; must be based near Irving, TX or Stamford, CT

Salary: $128,000 – $189,000

Company

A world-leading research and advisory firm that provides actionable insights to enterprise leaders globally.

What you will do

• Lead cross-regional engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for C-level community platforms.
• Execute the conference platform integration roadmap and influence the overall technology direction.
• Strengthen SDLC rigor and platform architecture, embedding responsible AI practices into enterprise solutions.
• Partner with business and IT leaders to align technology solutions with strategic organizational priorities.
• Drive a quality-first culture leveraging AI-powered practices to improve system reliability and delivery efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be based near Irving, TX or Stamford, CT to support a hybrid work environment.
• 12–15 years of experience in software engineering, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Strong execution background in enterprise platform integrations and cloud architecture (AWS).
• Expertise in .NET, Java, or Ruby, and building API-centric and event-driven platforms.
• Experience leveraging AI features to improve digital user engagement and attendee experiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with 401k corporate match and immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in the first year.
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities, including leadership courses and certification programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and health-and-wellness allowance programs.
• Hybrid work flexibility combining home office and dynamic corporate centers.