Director, Engineering (US Remote)

WHO WE ARE:  

We are a producers playground, delivering music creators the tools they need to bring their ideas to life. With a massive, industry-leading catalog of licensed samples, paired with powerful AI, and access to affordable plugins and DAWs, Splice kicks sound discovery, inspiration, and creative output into overdrive. 

HOW WE WORK:  

At Splice, DISCO is a rallying cry for collaboration, accountability and unity within our organization; Direct, Inclusive, Splice Together, Creator Centric and Optimistic. Our shared success depends on our ability to support one another, work well together and communicate directly. By embracing flexibility and a unified approach, we can navigate anything that’s thrown at us. 

Splice embraces a culture of remote work. You’ll see your colleagues showing up from across the US and the UK. In order to keep us working well as a team, we have regular communication, including Town Halls, departmental All Hands and get-togethers.

When you join Splice, you join a network of colleagues, peers, and collaborators. Are you ready?

JOB TITLE: Director, Engineering
LOCATION: REMOTE

THE ROLE: As Director, Engineering will report directly to the SVP Engineering and be a key member of the Engineering leadership team. In this role, you will help elevate the leadership of other engineering leaders in the areas of people, process and product development. You will be accountable for product engineering for Splice Sounds, providing tools that access the largest catalog of royalty-free sounds to empower music creators everywhere.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead, coach, and grow multiple engineering teams building the Splice Sounds product experience
• Collaborate with product leadership to drive a culture of empowered teams, fostering ownership, collaboration, and initiative across the organization.
• Define clear objectives for the team and lead them in achieving those goals.
• Establish and maintain efficient processes to facilitate the team's productivity.
• Stay current on the latest technologies, best practices, and industry trends in software development.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to early-career managers and engineers to support their technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with senior and staff engineers to shape technical strategy and secure buy-in across the organization.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion and advocate for engineering best practices, code quality, and scalability to maintain high standards across projects.
• Show curiosity about our customer outcomes and our business, identifying higher-level insights and opportunities across departments to elevate Splice to the next level of performance and growth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

• Proven expertise in technical leadership within a cross-functional and distributed team environment.
• Outstanding communication, organizational skills, and a user-centric mindset.
• Experience implementing agile methodologies, particularly Kanban and/or Lean.
• Experience leading teams building production features for SaaS applications.
• Proficient in strategy planning and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated expertise in guiding senior engineers and identifying growth avenues for their continuing development.
• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching early-career engineers in both personal development and business impact.

SPLICE BENEFITS: 

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
• Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.
• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.
• Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.
• Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.

The national pay range for this role is $235,000 - $255,0000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

Splice is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
Splice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.