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Director of Product Engineering

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Director of Product Engineering

The Scion Group · Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Revenue Management Corporate–Chicago Posted May 6, 2026

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Your Opportunity

The Director of Product Engineering is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of Scion’s internal and resident-facing software tools. This role sits at the intersection of product management, engineering execution, and business strategy—ensuring Scion’s technology platforms drive operational efficiency, enhance resident experience, and scale with portfolio growth.
This leader will build and manage high-performing engineering teams, partner closely with product and operations stakeholders, and establish a modern, scalable technology ecosystem aligned with Scion’s long-term digital strategy.

Your Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the engineering vision for Scion’s software platforms, aligned with business objectives.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, QA, and technical leads.
Establish best practices for architecture, coding standards, testing, and deployment.
Drive adoption of modern development frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and scalable systems.

Product & Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner with Product, Analytics, Revenue Management, and Operations teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Collaborate on product roadmaps, ensuring engineering feasibility, scalability, and performance.
Act as a key stakeholder in prioritization, balancing speed, quality, and business impact.

Platform Development & Ownership

Oversee development of internal tools (leasing, operations, reporting, integrations) and resident-facing applications.
Ensure systems integrate seamlessly with third-party platforms (e.g., property management systems, CRMs, payment systems).
Drive data platform improvements to support analytics, reporting, and decision-making.

Delivery & Execution

Implement agile development processes to improve speed, predictability, and transparency.
Own delivery timelines, resource planning, and execution quality.
Monitor KPIs such as system performance, uptime, deployment frequency, and defect rates.

Technology & Architecture

Lead architectural decisions to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
Champion cloud-native solutions (e.g., AWS/Azure), APIs, and microservices where appropriate.
Ensure adherence to cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance standards.

Operational Excellence

Improve engineering efficiency through tooling, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
Manage vendor relationships and external development partners as needed.
Establish incident response processes and ensure high system reliability.

What We Require

Experience
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3–5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams delivering SaaS or enterprise software products.
• Experience building and scaling internal tools or operational platforms preferred.
• Background in e-commerce, property management/revenue management, or marketplace platforms is a plus.
Technical Expertise
• Strong understanding of modern web architectures, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with languages/frameworks such as JavaScript (React, Node), Ruby on Rails, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with data systems, integrations, and analytics platforms.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Leadership & Business Skills
• Demonstrated ability to align engineering efforts with business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional, product-driven environments.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
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Key Competencies
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Collaborative leadership style
• Data-driven decision-making
• Continuous improvement mindset

Operational Details

Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.

Your Benefits

FLSA Status Exempt
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Matching
Paid Maternal Leave
Parental Leave
Learning reimbursement opportunities

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Illinois Pay Range

$185,000—$195,000 USD

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