Director of Engineering (Onsite) bei Arcadian

Who are we?

Arcadian is your back-office workforce for the streaming video entertainment industry.

As a strategic tech partner, Arcadian seamlessly handles operational tasks, delivering exceptional quality at significantly reduced costs. We provide the perfect blend of talent and technology to bring our customers the best solutions.

Arcadian is led by an experienced international team of professionals with offices in Los Angeles, Manila, and Singapore.

Why join us?

If you're the type of person who wants growth and a fulfilling and rewarding job, you'll enjoy the journey with us.

Job Position: Director of Engineering (Onsite)

California-based, US

We’re looking for a strategic and technical Director of Engineering to lead our streaming platform development. You’ll oversee engineering teams building scalable, low-latency video delivery systems, content recommendation engines, and real-time analytics. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our streaming experience across web, mobile, and connected devices. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams (10+ team members) across product lines or platforms.
• Define and execute the engineering roadmap in alignment with business goals.
• Be the primary point of contact for key clients, technology partners, and internal stakeholders. Oversee and manage all external and internal communication regarding our engineering offerings.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Establish and enforce best practices in software development, architecture, and DevOps.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, and career development for engineers.
• Monitor KPIs and engineering metrics to ensure productivity and quality.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.
• Champion a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set long-term objectives, develop business plans, and align the engineering strategy with the company’s overall goals.
• Oversee vendor and client relationships, ensuring that engineering tasks are delivered to client specifications, and escalate any issues or risks to senior leadership as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of modern tech stacks, cloud infrastructure, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with scaling systems, performance optimization, and technical architecture.
• Familiarity with compliance, security, and data privacy standards.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of DRM, content protection, and licensing workflows.
• Background in AI, machine learning, or data engineering is a plus.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

Work Setup

• Work Location: On-site at Client’s Office, Culver City, California
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Full-time employment with Arcadian
• Directly reporting to VP, Engineering