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Sr Director, Software Engineering

Sr Director, Software Engineering

Your role at Dynatrace

Lead a 20+ person engineering organization building custom tools, automation, and platforms that help post‑sales teams drive customer adoption and consumption of Dynatrace. You will modernize how we build and operate software by embedding AI into engineering workflows—accelerating coding, testing, CI/CD, incident response, and change management—while improving quality, reliability, and developer productivity at scale.

Core Responsibilities

  • Partner with business operations teams to define strategy and own engineering roadmaps
  • Deliver world‑class customer and employee applications through scalable, secure, well‑instrumented services and tooling
  • Build and operate internal platforms that connect development and operations systems (source control, CI/CD, observability, ticketing) into repeatable, measurable workflows
  • Drive 100% adoption of AI‑assisted development, including evaluation/guardrails, telemetry, cost controls, reliability targets (SLOs), and lifecycle management
  • Lead, coach, and grow engineering managers and technical leaders; drive execution, prioritization, and cross‑functional alignment

What will help you succeed

Required Qualifications

  • Senior engineering leadership experience (Director/Sr. Director), including managing multiple teams and platform investments
  • Deep understanding of observability and telemetry
  • Demonstrated impact improving developer productivity with AI, including DevOps and release engineering capabilities at scale
  • Strong fundamentals in modern SDLC, cloud‑native systems, automation/orchestration, and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Dynatrace, Splunk, and/or Datadog

Why you will love being a Dynatracer

  • A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
  • Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
  • A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
  • An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
  • A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
  • A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
  • A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
  • Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.

Compensation and Rewards

DOE, salary $275K - $290K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact careers@dynatrace.com. Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law. To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.

Note to Recruiters and Agencies: Thank you for your interest in Dynatrace. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes—do not forward them via our website or directly to Dynatrace employees. Dynatrace will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes, and any resumes received this way will be considered the property of Dynatrace.

Benefits and work-life perks

We offer best-in-class core rewards, including paid time off, financial security benefits, retirement savings plans, and health insurance. Beyond that, you’ll get other benefits and work-life perks designed to make your ride with us even more rewarding.

Mental health support

Our Employee Assistance Program, powered by Telus Health, offers support for you and your family members.

Wellness Days

Four company-designated extra paid days off for you to recharge batteries.

Flexibility

Our hybrid working model and flexible working hours offer you the flexibility you need.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Purchase company stock (NYSE:DT) at a discounted price and become a shareholder.

Learn & develop

Company-wide learning perks, designated team's learning days, and more.

Volunteering day

A day of paid volunteer time to support a community or cause you care about.

Regular team events

We host Global Culture Parties, Family & Friends at Work Day, Global Breakfasts, Green Weeks, Pride Month, and beyond!

International vibe

Most of our offices and teams are proudly multicultural. English is our shared language, but we embrace and learn from each other's cultures.

Rewards vary depending on your employment type. Some benefits and perks also differ by location — explore your city to see what’s available there.

About Dynatrace

Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) is the leading AI-powered observability and security platform. We're advancing observability for today's digital businesses, helping transform modern digital ecosystems' complexity into powerful business assets.

Our AI-driven insights cut through the noise, allowing customers to focus on what truly matters by automating manual tasks and resolving issues with pinpoint accuracy. Dynatrace offers simplicity, clarity, and reliability at scale to ensure teams can make informed decisions, minimize downtime, and drive their business forward with confidence.

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