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Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence

Sr Director, Quality Engineering and Engineering Excellence

Deckers BrandsWashington, DC, United States
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The Role

Are you a transformative leader ready to drive innovation and excellence? As the Senior Director of Quality Engineering & Engineering Excellence, you will consolidate fragmented QA efforts into a unified, AI-enhanced quality engineering function. You will lead a team of program and project managers delivering strategic initiatives such as cloud migration and integration platform consolidation. Partnering directly with the CTO, you will drive long-range planning, leadership offsites, and strategic transformation across the engineering organization. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a culture of innovation, integrity, and collaboration, we welcome you to apply.

Reports to : SVP, Chief Technology Officer

Location : United States (Remote)

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states : Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

Your Impact

Quality Engineering Transformation :

  • Build and scale a modern, unified QA practice across the organization.
  • Define and implement AI-driven testing strategies, automation frameworks, and continuous testing models.
  • Drive shift-left testing and embed quality throughout the SDLC.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for quality, velocity, and team effectiveness.
  • Foster a culture of engineering excellence and accountability.

Strategic Program & Project Delivery :

  • Lead a team of program and project managers responsible for delivering high-impact initiatives such as cloud migration, integration platform consolidation, and enterprise systems modernization.
  • Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and execution plans.
  • Implement governance, delivery frameworks, and resource planning to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, architecture, and infrastructure teams.
  • CTO Partnership & Engineering Excellence :

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO, contributing to long-range planning and organizational transformation.
  • Drive leadership offsites and planning sessions toward clear, actionable outcomes.
  • Develop executive-level narratives, frameworks, and presentations to communicate technology strategy and progress.
  • Help organize and optimize engineering teams, workflows, and delivery models to support strategic goals.
  • Who You Are

    Education / Certifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. MBA or Master’s degree in Technology Management or Business Administration preferred.
  • Work Experience :

  • 12+ years in engineering leadership roles with a focus on QA, delivery, and transformation.
  • Proven success in building and scaling quality engineering functions.
  • Experience leading strategic programs across cloud, enterprise systems, and integrations.
  • Strong background in Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices.
  • Experience with AI / ML in testing and automation frameworks.
  • Experience in the Retail - footwear, apparel, or consumer products industry is a plus but not required.
  • Global experience required.
  • Skills / Competencies :

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution and organizational design capabilities.
  • Excellent communicator with experience facilitating leadership planning and executive alignment.
  • Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Passion for driving excellence, innovation, and measurable impact.
  • What We’ll Give You

  • Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
  • Financial Planning and Wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
  • Time Away from Work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
  • Extras, Discounts and Perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
  • Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
  • Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
  • Compensation

    $245,000 - $260,000

    The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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