Director of Software Engineering
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
The Director of Software Engineering role at Morningstar involves leading the technology teams responsible for Plan Advantage and Fiduciary Services platforms within the Retirement business unit. This senior leadership position requires setting and executing engineering strategies, mentoring a global team, and driving AI adoption across both product features and internal workflows. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with expertise in cloud-first environments like AWS, Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems. They should also demonstrate genuine curiosity about AI and possess strong leadership skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role demands collaboration across various functions including design, research, client service, sales, and compliance, while ensuring secure development practices and operational excellence in delivering scalable, reliable solutions for millions of plan participants.
Skills
What you'll do
- Set and execute engineering strategy for Plan Advantage and Fiduciary Services platforms.
- Lead and mentor a global engineering team, focusing on hiring and developing senior talent.
- Drive the adoption of AI in product capabilities and internal development workflows.
- Own technical architecture decisions to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and reliable.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards and quality benchmarks across the organization.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of technology/software engineering experience, including at least 4 years in leadership roles.
- Proven ability to build and manage scalable, enterprise-grade software systems in a cloud-first environment.
- Deep technical expertise in modern backend technologies, RESTful API design, distributed systems, and relational databases.
- Experience with AI development tools and shipping AI-powered product features.
- Strong track record of developing people, building teams, and fostering cultures of continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills to translate between technical depth and business strategy.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Employer
About Morningstar Inc
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading financial services firm providing independent investment research, data, and management services to individuals, advisors, and institutions.
Morningstar Inc currently has 12 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $114,100–$167,350 across 12 roles with salary data.
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