Full-Time
Director of Software Engineering
Posted on 11/15/2025
Dover
1,001-5,000 employees
Global industrial equipment and solutions provider
Compensation Overview
$200k - $225k/yr
Belmont, MA, USA
Hybrid
 Engineering Management (1) |
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering.
- At least 10 years in the software industry, including 4+ years in leadership roles managing cloud-based SaaS products.
- Cloud services (AWS/Azure), API design, and modern software development practices.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Hands-on technical leader who can be a player/coach for architecture and designs.
- Strong in scalable cloud and data architecture.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies is mandatory.
- Working experience and knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Bill of Materials (BOM) data models.
- Working experience and knowledge of Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) technologies is a strong plus.
- Proficient in Three.js; Web Graphics Library (WebGL) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and complex projects within a matrix organizational structure.
- Strong capability in mentorship and team development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; adept at handling presentations and engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to translate business needs into actionable technological strategies and detailed execution plans.
- Lead SaaS Digital Solutions: Direct end-to-end development of cloud and edge-centric digital solutions such as visual configurators, SaaS solutions that enhance real-time 3D data & visualization, interactive digital content creation across platforms. Provide mature engineering leadership by instilling process-oriented culture with best practices.
- Innovate with Cutting-Edge Technologies: Utilize Three.js, WebGL, and other 3D technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible in digital product visualization, ensuring solutions are at the forefront of industry trends.
- Matrix Management: Effectively manage teams through a matrix structure; responsible for hiring, mentoring, career development, and performance management of team members.
- Vendor and Budget Management: Oversee vendor relationships and budget allocations to ensure projects are delivered efficiently without compromising on quality.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Digital Program and Project Managers and operational teams to ensure successful, on-time delivery of solutions.
- Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide ongoing technical guidance and mentorship, establish development and deployment best practices, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with General Manager, Sales, Presales of the business to align with business priorities and provide operational leadership and report out Engineering Products progress on a periodic basis
- Team Morale and Success: Foster an environment that supports high team morale and tenacity in achieving success goals. Be a player-coach, hands-on with team activities, and drive team efficiency and productivity.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Combines analytical decision-making with the ability to leverage intuition in ambiguous situations.
- Innovative Thinking: Utilizes creativity in problem identification and resolution, embracing and synthesizing disparate views.
- Persuasiveness: Skilled in articulating and championing the division’s strategy to gain buy-in within the organization and among external stakeholders.
- Leadership in Technology Innovation: Proven track record of leading technology innovation initiatives that have transformed business processes and delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Capability to contribute to strategic planning and translate business objectives into actionable technology roadmaps. Skilled in project prioritization and resource allocation to maximize impact.
- Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills, adept at building cross-functional partnerships and leading collaborative teams to achieve technology goals. Ability to translate complex technical details into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
Dover is a global manufacturer with five segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. It earns revenue from selling equipment, components, and consumables, plus aftermarket parts, software, digital tools, and support services that customers use in their operations. The company differs from competitors through its combination of global scale, operational agility, entrepreneurial heritage, and growth by acquiring and integrating complementary businesses across multiple industrial sectors. Dover aims to lead its markets by delivering reliable, high-quality industrial solutions at scale, supported by aftermarket parts, software, and services, and by expanding through acquisitions and global reach.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Downers Grove, Illinois
Founded
1955
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pumps & Process Solutions grew 11% organically from AI cooling demand in Q4 2025.
- Climate & Sustainability Technologies expanded 9% with record US heat exchanger shipments.
- Secured $1.5B credit facility maturing 2031 to fund $9.4B revenue target by 2029.
What critics are saying
- EV adoption slashes retail fueling demand, dragging revenue below $9.4B in 2027.
- Chinese competitors flood markets with 30% cheaper heat exchangers by 2028.
- John Chevedden's proposal splits CEO-chairman roles at May 8 meeting, sparking proxy fight.
What makes Dover unique
- Five segments target niche markets like AI data center cooling and clean energy.
- Delivers equipment, software, and services for aerospace, biopharma, and waste handling.
- Combines global scale with operational agility across 24,000 employees.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
Dover Corporation has secured a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility, replacing a previous $1 billion facility and a short-term 364-day line. The five-year unsecured facility, maturing on 2 April 2031, serves primarily as a backstop for Dover's commercial paper programme. The facility features interest rates tied to global benchmark rates including SOFR, SONIA and EURIBOR, plus margins ranging from 0.68% to 1.10%. Dover must maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of at least 3.00:1.00. The increased liquidity comes as Dover targets $9.4 billion in revenue and $1.5 billion in earnings by 2029. However, the financial move coincides with governance tensions, as shareholder John Chevedden has proposed separating the board chairman and CEO roles at the company's 8 May annual meeting.
Dover Corporation is expected to report first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on 23 April, with analysts forecasting earnings per share of $2.29, up 11.7% year-over-year. The industrial products manufacturer has surpassed Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarters. For the full year, analysts expect Dover to report EPS of $10.57, up 10% from fiscal 2025, with fiscal 2027 EPS projected to rise 7.2% to $11.33. Dover shares have gained 16.1% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500's 13.7% rise but trailing the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF's 20.3% gains. In its fourth-quarter results announced in January, Dover beat revenue and earnings estimates. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock, with an average price target of $232.06.
Dover Corporation, a $27.5 billion industrial equipment manufacturer, has gained 4.4% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 2.5% decline. However, the stock has underperformed over the longer term, rising 12.1% in the past year compared to the S&P 500's 19.2% gain. The Downers Grove, Illinois-based company reported fourth-quarter results on 29 January, beating analyst estimates with revenue of $2.10 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.51. Despite this, shares fell 1.7% following the announcement. Dover currently trades 14.2% below its 52-week high of $237.54 reached in February. Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock, with a mean price target of $228.82 suggesting 12.3% upside potential.
Dover reported strong Q4 results with organic revenue up 5%, consolidated bookings rising over 10% in the quarter, and adjusted earnings per share of $9.61, up 14%. Segment EBITDA margins improved 60 basis points to 24.8%, whilst book-to-bill reached 1.02. Pumps & Process Solutions delivered 11% organic growth, with the SIKORA acquisition outperforming expectations. Climate & Sustainability Technologies grew 9% with margins up 250 basis points and record US shipments of brazed plate heat exchangers. Q4 free cash flow was $487 million, representing 23% of revenue. Dover deployed $700 million on acquisitions and launched a $500 million share buyback programme. Management issued 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.45-$10.65, implying double-digit growth, with free cash flow guidance of 14-16% of revenue.
Dover, a manufacturing company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.10 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.08 billion and marking 8.8% year-on-year growth. Adjusted earnings per share of $2.51 also exceeded expectations by 1%. The company's adjusted EBITDA of $520.9 million significantly surpassed estimates, whilst operating margin improved to 16.5% from 15.3% year-on-year. Organic revenue rose 5%, the highest level of the year, driven by secular-growth markets and improving conditions in retail fuelling and refrigerated services. However, Dover's guidance for 2026 adjusted EPS of $10.55 missed analyst estimates by 0.8%. The company's long-term sales growth has been modest, with a 3.9% compound annual growth rate over five years. Recent two-year annualised revenue growth of 2.6% indicates slowing demand.