Director, Software Engineering

ABOUT THE ROLE Fandango is seeking a visionary Director of Software Engineering to shape the next chapter of our technology platform, combining the collective years of knowledge from all of our brands (Fandango, Fandango at Home, and Rotten Tomatoes) with the best processes and practices of world. In this role, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of cutting-edge solutions that power our partner-focused and white-label products, driving innovation through an API-first approach. You’ll guide our teams in building scalable, future-ready platforms designed for growth, providing integration points to integrate with home grown and external AI, large language models, and intelligent agents to redefine how we deliver experiences. This is a chance to set the technical foundation for the next generation of design and architecture, while influencing products used by millions of moviegoers and partners worldwide. If you enjoy solving complex problems, building for scale, and making a measurable impact – we’d love to meet you. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Director of Software Engineering on our team, you will: Drive innovation across iconic brands: Lead development efforts for a diverse portfolio of product offerings spanning Fandango, Fandango at Home, and Rotten Tomatoes, delivering experiences that reach millions of users. Own mission-critical integrations: Oversee the design and evolution of internal APIs and external integrations with studios, global partners, industry-leading competitors, and top SaaS providers, ensuring seamless connectivity across the ecosystem. Architect next-generation solutions: Evaluate and design scalable systems using the latest cloud technologies, balancing trade-offs while collaborating closely with Data Engineering, Front-End, and Back-End teams. Shape the product roadmap: Partner with Product and business stakeholders to align technology execution with company strategy, ensuring timely, high-impact delivery. Bridge business and technology: Translate complex business ideas into elegant technical solutions, offering strategic guidance to influence long-term product direction. Create market-ready platforms: Build API and AI-driven SaaS products designed to scale, serving both internal teams and external clients through powerful distribution channels. Advance intelligence capabilities: Leverage AI and machine learning to deliver predictive forecasting and insights across all lines of business. Lead and inspire teams: Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and growth. Champion security and compliance: Partner with Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Legal, and Privacy teams to ensure products meet the highest standards of trust, safety, and compliance.