Director, Product Software Engineering - AI Audit

Software Engineering Director – AI-Driven Audit\*/dxg Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America Location: Dallas, TX (Relocation or extensive travel required)Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America is hiring a senior engineering leader to build the next generation of AI-powered capabilities for our cloud audit solutions. You will lead a dedicated innovation team creating intelligent, automation-ready components that materially improve the speed, quality, and consistency of audit work for thousands of professionals.This role is ideal for a director who has delivered complex, cloud-native systems at scale and wants to own a high-visibility charter applying modern AI to real customer workflows.What You’ll LeadA focused engineering team responsible for developing:· AI-driven reasoning capabilities used throughout audit workflows· Document understanding and structured-data extraction systems· Dynamic workflow automation that accelerates auditor decision-making· Iterative prototypes validated directly with design-partner firms· Secure, scalable services and APIs integrated into our cloud audit suiteThis team operates with a rapid-iteration model centered on customer validation and disciplined 0→1 execution.How You’ll WorkYou will collaborate closely with product leaders, designers, audit domain experts, cloud platform teams, and select firms to:· Identify high-value AI opportunities in the audit workflow· Build and test prototypes that demonstrate measurable customer benefit· Scale validated capabilities into production-grade cloud services· Establish engineering patterns for AI-first development across the portfolio· Ensure high standards for quality, security, and operational excellenceWhat Success Looks Like· A high-performing AI-focused engineering team with predictable iteration velocity· Repeated delivery of validated AI capabilities customers actually adopt· Clear architecture and integration patterns supporting intelligent workflows· Strong field signals from design-partner firms confirming value and usability· A durable pipeline of AI-driven enhancements aligned to product strategyQualificationsRequired· 10+ years software development; 8+ years in senior engineering leadership· Experience delivering enterprise-scale cloud systems· Expertise in .NET/C#, cloud-native architectures, and distributed systems· Hands-on technical capability (AI-assisted development)· Track record shipping 0→1 products with rapid iteration cycles· Experience with AI/ML technologies such as LLMs, agents, or NLP· Ability to lead multi-team efforts in a matrixed, fast-paced environmentPreferred· Background in accounting, fintech, audit, or workflow systems· Experience leading innovation/incubation teams· Familiarity with financial compliance or assurance processesLocation RequirementThis role requires extended onsite colocation in Dallas to support high-velocity decision-making, rapid prototyping, and close collaboration. Candidates must either:· Relocate to Dallas, or· Commit to extensive multi-week onsite travel aligned to team operating rhythms.Why This Role Is DifferentThis is not incremental feature development. You will lead engineering for next-generation, AI-native capabilities in a market undergoing rapid transformation. You will operate with a distinct charter, faster cadence, and direct executive visibility—building intelligent systems that change how auditors work.## Our Interview Practices*To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.**Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.***Compensation:**$150,500.00 - $268,900.00 USDThis role is eligible for Bonus.*Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position.

Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.*## **Additional Information**:Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.**Wolters Kluwer reported 2023 annual revenues of €5.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,400 people worldwide.**Our customers work in industries which impact the lives of millions of people every single day. Our mission is to empower our professional customers with the information, software solutions, and services they need to make critical decisions, achieve successful outcomes, and save time.Our expert solutions combine deep domain knowledge with technology to deliver both content and workflow automation to drive improved outcomes and productivity for our customers.We are committed to helping professionals improve the way they do business and solve complex problems with our range of digital solutions and services, which we continuously evolve to meet their changing needs. Our 188-year legacy and portfolio represent thousands of customers worldwide.For more information about our solutions and organization, visit , follow us on , , and .At Wolters Kluwer, you’ll feel valued for your contributions, and you’ll know that your health, safety, and well-being are important to us. Our well-being benefits provide tools, programs, and resources to help our diverse employees feel healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous.In 2024 we were awarded Ragan’s Top Places to Work for Employee Wellbeing: Large Organization, in recognition of our commitment to maintaining and enhancing the well-being of our colleagues through our ‘Together we thrive’ well-being program. #J-18808-Ljbffr