Full-Time

Director – Software Engineering

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First American

First American

10,001+ employees

Provides title insurance and real estate services

Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$220k - $250kAnnually

Expert

Orange, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Development Operations (DevOps)

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role managing engineering teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to dive into system architecture, design, performance metrics, code, test plans, project plans, deployments, and operations.
  • Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, capable of inspiring teams to pursue and realize ambitious objectives.
  • Proven innovation skills with an impactful track record of driving business transformation and measurable outcomes.
  • Proven track record of delivering and supporting large-scale enterprise products and services.
  • Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
  • Outstanding communication abilities, adept at engaging and swaying stakeholders across all organizational tiers through both verbal and written means.
  • Previous experience leading multiple geographically distributed teams.
Responsibilities
  • Define and execute the software engineering strategy, aligning with overall business objectives.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and QA, to develop software that meets customer needs and business requirements.
  • Drive end-to-end engineering delivery by partnering with product and UX leaders, as well as cross-functional business, product, and technology teams to create meaningful impact.
  • Ensure that software architecture is scalable, maintainable, and follows industry best practices. Lead architecture reviews and contribute to design decisions.
  • Implement and refine engineering processes (e.g., Agile, DevOps) to improve team efficiency and product quality. Foster a continuous improvement mindset across the engineering organization.
  • Lead the recruitment and retention efforts for the software engineering team, ensuring the team is composed of top talent with the right skills to meet company goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • C# (.NET Core, .NET Framework), TypeScript & React / Node.js.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Proven success in scaling teams and implementing best practices in software development.
  • Knowledge of security, privacy, AI, and compliance standards in software development.
  • Working within a highly regulated industry such as Financial Services or Healthcare.

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to property titles. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline real estate transactions from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, covering 99% of the U.S. housing stock, which enhances their ability to provide comprehensive insights and services. The goal of First American is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while protecting the investments of their clients.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$800.2M

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1889

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.
  • Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.
  • Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.
  • Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.
  • Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

What makes First American unique

  • First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.
  • The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.
  • First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

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