US-TX-Richardson Remote (Global) Full-time USD 142,200 – 242,000 / year

RealPage, Inc. is hiring a Director of Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Own delivery outcomes for assigned product and platform areas, ensuring commitments are realistic, predictable, and aligned with business priorities.
  • Lead and manage multiple engineering teams (up to ~7 direct reports, including managers and senior engineers) across onshore, near-shore, and off-shore locations.
  • Partner closely with Product leadership and stakeholders to develop and manage 12+ month strategic roadmaps aligned to business goals.
  • Manage all aspects of assigned initiatives, from business case development through QA sign-off and release readiness.
  • Ensure delivery against schedule and budget while balancing scope, quality, and technical risk.
  • Provide effective leadership across global engineering teams, including offshore development organizations.
  • Establish clear ownership, communication rhythms, and escalation paths to ensure alignment across time zones.
  • Build strong working relationships with regional leaders to ensure consistency in execution, standards, and expectations.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, trust, inclusion, and continuous improvement across distributed teams.
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-scale software products and systems.
  • Ensure teams adhere to strong engineering fundamentals, including code quality, testing discipline, observability, operational readiness, and security.
  • Lead technical analysis and design reviews to translate business and functional requirements into scalable software solutions.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring root causes are addressed and long-term improvements are implemented.
  • Partner with Architecture to align platform direction, system design, and implementation practices.
  • Develop, administer, and continuously improve engineering processes and standards within the assigned functional area.
  • Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to increase delivery predictability, quality, and efficiency.
  • Ensure unit, integration, and system test coverage expectations are met and enforced.
  • Conduct in-process reviews and ensure quality gates are consistently applied.
  • Support release cycles, including flexibility to work extended hours during critical delivery periods as needed.
  • Consult with management and stakeholders to analyze potential projects, determine scope and priorities, and resolve customer or operational issues.
  • Manage relationships with internal teams across the company to support system design, integration, and delivery.
  • Negotiate and coordinate with consultants, vendors, and external partners as needed to support product development and delivery.
  • Ensure appropriate documentation, internal enablement, and end-user training materials are delivered as part of releases.
  • Build, coach, and retain high-performing engineering leaders and teams.
  • Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and career development.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Performance-based bonus based on position.

Compensation

Performance-based bonus based on position

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide) — onshore, near-shore, off-shore

Job Details
Location US-TX-Richardson
Work mode Remote (Global)
Employment Full-time
Salary USD 142,200 – 242,000 / year
Department Engineering
Posted 17 days ago
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At RealPage, we believe better technology creates stronger communities. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with multifamily housing operators and property management companies to simplify operations, improve efficiency, and unlock new growth opportunities. Trusted across the rental housing industry, RealPage delivers property management software, smart AI-driven tools, and industry-leading data and insights that help companies streamline leasing, optimize property and financial performance, and enhance the resident experience. Our mission is simple: empower property management companies to operate more efficiently, serve residents more effectively, and thrive in a fast-moving rental housing market.
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