About this opportunity
TSI Incorporated lists this Director of Software Engineering opportunity in saint paul, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Who Are We?
Are you someone that likes new challenges? Do you want to explore new technologies and help solve some of the world’s most difficult problems, like air quality and safety solutions? At TSI, these opportunities are real. Our engineers work with industry-leading experts both internally and externally. We encourage and enable our engineers to get into the field with customers to better understand their issues and solve their problems. At TSI, you make a difference – every day.
Director of Software Engineering at TSI
TSI provides trusted measurement, application guidance, and data analytics solutions that enable customers to make informed decisions. The Director of Software Engineering leads the software organization in support of TSI’s digital transformation strategy, delivering scalable, high-quality solutions across embedded systems, desktop, mobile, network, and cloud/SaaS platforms.
As both a people and technical leader, this role is responsible for hiring, coaching, and retaining top engineering talent, and for building the management bench strength needed to scale the organization. This role partners with Product Management, Program Management, Hardware Engineering, and other cross‑functional leaders to define and execute product development strategies. The Director ensures teams deliver innovative, high quality, secure, and customer‑focused software solutions, using modern architectures, Agile methodologies, and best engineering practices.
The Director oversees multiple teams, including both development and testing, to drive technical excellence, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.
What Will You Do?
Directly manage a team of Software Engineering supervisors and/or senior engineers (typically 4-8 direct reports), with indirect oversight of 20+ engineers
Own hiring strategy, conduct regular 1:1s, set individual development plans, drive career growth conversations for direct reports, manage personnel issues, and lead performance management processes for the software team
Build and maintain a strong engineering culture focused on performance, accountability, and continuous learning
Coach Software Engineering supervisors on their own people management skills (delegation, feedback, conflict resolution)
Manage team structure and org design decisions, including team topology changes, as the org scales
Define and execute software development strategy aligned with business and product goals; balance tech debt maintenance and sustaining work with new product development
Define software roadmaps across embedded, cloud, desktop, network, and mobile software to maintain high quality, secure products and ensure alignment with customer needs
Support ongoing use of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices, including test‑driven development
Oversee software lifecycle, including architecture, development, testing, release, and sustainment
Establish and monitor key performance metrics for quality, delivery, and team productivity
Promote reuse, modularity, and maintainability across software platforms
Ensure compliance with phase-gate processes, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
Collaborate with hardware, marketing, IT, and operations teams on integrated system solutions
Support resolution of critical field issues and drive continuous improvement
Communicate program status, risks, and tradeoffs to executive leadership
Drive innovation in products, leveraging integration of hardware with modern software technologies
Develop organizational capabilities through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
Supervisory/People Management Responsibilities
Manage a team of approximately 6 direct reports and approximately 25 total employees
Recruit, hire, and retain a high‑performing team
Define employee objectives, conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and make recommendations regarding compensation, promotion, training, and discipline
Coach and mentor direct reports
Define and execute required training programs to address industry, product, process, and technology training needs
What Do You Need?
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of software development experience
5+ years of supervisory/management experience
Strong leadership and organizational development skills
Ability to drive technical strategy and align with business objectives
Expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalability
Familiarity with diverse software technology stacks
Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and modern software architectures
Experience with embedded systems (C/C++, RTOS/Linux) and/or modern web/cloud stacks
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Financial and project management acumen (budgets, timelines, risk management)
Commitment to quality, testing, and continuous improvement
Desired
Master’s Degree, MBA, or PMI certification
Travel
5% travel anticipated
What Can We Give You?
At TSI, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work‑life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.
Dress for your day : We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive market salary from $210,000 - $230,000 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits:
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off Program: Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
Other Benefits: Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.
Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
EOE/Vet/Disability
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Worksite address
saint paul, MN, 55199, US
Who can apply
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