Senior Director of Engineering
Salesai, Indianapolis, IN, United States
At
SalesAi
, we’re revolutionizing the way companies sell and serve with cutting‑edge, AI‑driven technology. Our rapidly growing SaaS platform helps businesses seamlessly integrate AI into sales and support workflows—making operations smarter, faster, and more effective. We’ve grown to over
$6M in ARR in under nine months
, thanks to a world‑class team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a drive to shape the future of AI. We believe AI should be simple, powerful, and accessible, and we’re building the tools to make that a reality. Join us to shape the future of AI solutions that are human‑centered, scalable, and transformative. About the role
The Senior Director of Engineering is a hands‑on leader responsible for stabilizing, aligning, and elevating the performance of our Engineering and Product organization. This role combines technical oversight, engineering management, and cultural stewardship. You will drive day‑to‑day execution, ensure clarity and accountability, remove blockers, and foster a culture of ownership and transparency. You will partner closely with executive leadership to translate vision into tactical execution and build a high‑performance team that delivers scalable, high‑quality solutions. What you’ll do
Provide architectural guidance and oversight to ensure sound technical decisions and scalable solutions that align to our long term strategy Lead daily and weekly engineering and product meetings, serving as the first point of contact for direction, problem‑solving, and escalation. Drive clarity and visibility on project priorities, timelines, and execution, escalating risks early. Partner with COO to align engineering direction with business goals and revenue impact. Ensure the COO is present and has visibility to the raw state of the teams. Provide technical education to COO and LT along the way. Remove blockers and enforce engineering standards and best practices. Build and maintain a culture of transparency, accountability, and ownership across the team. Encourage open communication, constructive challenge, and high trust. Evaluate and develop talent, ensuring the right people are in the right seats. Foster collaboration between engineering, product, and cross‑functional teams and a Customer First mindset within our technical team members. Hold a high standard of accountability and ownership within the team. Own and establish clear, visible, and meaningful KPI metrics that represent the team's performance and future outcomes. Coach leaders on tactical decision‑making and downstream impacts. What you bring
10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles. Proven track record of stabilizing and scaling high‑performing engineering teams. Strong architectural and technical problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated ability to drive clarity, alignment, and delivery in fast‑paced environments. Excellent communication and coaching skills. Experience fostering high‑accountability, high‑ownership cultures. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. Why you’ll love working here
At SalesAi, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. We offer a competitive, people‑first benefits package designed to help you thrive both on and off the clock: Flexible (Unlimited) PTO 10 Paid Holidays – Plus regular company‑sponsored events. Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employer‑Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with 4% Match Award‑Winning Culture – Voted a Top Culture Company in Indianapolis across multiple categories.
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SalesAi
, we’re revolutionizing the way companies sell and serve with cutting‑edge, AI‑driven technology. Our rapidly growing SaaS platform helps businesses seamlessly integrate AI into sales and support workflows—making operations smarter, faster, and more effective. We’ve grown to over
$6M in ARR in under nine months
, thanks to a world‑class team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a drive to shape the future of AI. We believe AI should be simple, powerful, and accessible, and we’re building the tools to make that a reality. Join us to shape the future of AI solutions that are human‑centered, scalable, and transformative. About the role
The Senior Director of Engineering is a hands‑on leader responsible for stabilizing, aligning, and elevating the performance of our Engineering and Product organization. This role combines technical oversight, engineering management, and cultural stewardship. You will drive day‑to‑day execution, ensure clarity and accountability, remove blockers, and foster a culture of ownership and transparency. You will partner closely with executive leadership to translate vision into tactical execution and build a high‑performance team that delivers scalable, high‑quality solutions. What you’ll do
Provide architectural guidance and oversight to ensure sound technical decisions and scalable solutions that align to our long term strategy Lead daily and weekly engineering and product meetings, serving as the first point of contact for direction, problem‑solving, and escalation. Drive clarity and visibility on project priorities, timelines, and execution, escalating risks early. Partner with COO to align engineering direction with business goals and revenue impact. Ensure the COO is present and has visibility to the raw state of the teams. Provide technical education to COO and LT along the way. Remove blockers and enforce engineering standards and best practices. Build and maintain a culture of transparency, accountability, and ownership across the team. Encourage open communication, constructive challenge, and high trust. Evaluate and develop talent, ensuring the right people are in the right seats. Foster collaboration between engineering, product, and cross‑functional teams and a Customer First mindset within our technical team members. Hold a high standard of accountability and ownership within the team. Own and establish clear, visible, and meaningful KPI metrics that represent the team's performance and future outcomes. Coach leaders on tactical decision‑making and downstream impacts. What you bring
10+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles. Proven track record of stabilizing and scaling high‑performing engineering teams. Strong architectural and technical problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated ability to drive clarity, alignment, and delivery in fast‑paced environments. Excellent communication and coaching skills. Experience fostering high‑accountability, high‑ownership cultures. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. Why you’ll love working here
At SalesAi, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. We offer a competitive, people‑first benefits package designed to help you thrive both on and off the clock: Flexible (Unlimited) PTO 10 Paid Holidays – Plus regular company‑sponsored events. Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employer‑Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with 4% Match Award‑Winning Culture – Voted a Top Culture Company in Indianapolis across multiple categories.
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