Director of Engineering, Agent Platform

Director, Software Engineering United States | Pax8 Join Pax8 as a Director of Software Engineering in the United States, leading the evolution of our next-generation agent platform and shaping the future of intelligent digital workforces. Shape the Future of AI-Driven Work This is a rare opportunity to lead the engineering strategy behind Pax8's Agent Platform a foundational system powering persona-based, agentic workflows. You'll sit at the intersection of AI innovation and scalable platform engineering, guiding teams as we build capabilities that redefine how work gets done. At Pax8, you won't just adopt new technologies you'll grow with them, influence their direction, and bring them to life. Our Culture & What We Stand For At Pax8, we're on a mission to empower small businesses through smarter technology. That mission comes to life through our people collaborative, curious, and driven to make an impact. You'll be part of a global engineering community that thrives on innovation, experimentation, and shared success. Explore more about who we are and where we're headed at Pax8.com. What You'll Be Doing Lead Next-Gen Platform Engineering Drive the development of scalable platform services that enable persona-driven, agent-based workflows across Pax8. Design Intelligent Context & Memory Systems Oversee the creation of powerful context engineering and memory capabilities that fuel intelligent automation. Build the Persona Platform Shape the architecture and delivery of systems that enable dynamic, adaptable digital personas aligned to real-world use cases. Enable Agentic Workflow Primitives Deliver foundational building blocks that support seamless orchestration and execution of intelligent workflows. Align to Vision & Strategy Translate business vision into engineering execution, ensuring alignment with long-term product and platform roadmaps. The Impact You'll Make Your leadership will unlock the next era of AI-powered productivity at Pax8. By building platforms that scale, adapt, and learn, you'll empower teams, partners, and customers to achieve more faster and smarter. Your work will directly influence how we bring intelligent automation to life across our ecosystem. What You Bring 5+ years of engineering management overseeing organizations of 10+ engineers 3+ years of AI and agentic systems involving AI adoption, workflow integration, and the externalization of AI capabilities via MCP (Model Context Protocol) and Agentic interfaces. 10+ years of experience managing and developing in high-scale environments (Search, Knowledge Graphs, or Marketplaces), including complex data modeling 10+ years of experience building configurable frameworks, API capabilities, and multi-system delivery platforms for global audiences. 5+ years of experience leading large-scale account migrations, fraud prevention, and information security infrastructure. Expertise in high-scale environments such as marketplaces, search systems, or data platforms Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively at all levels A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and bringing bold ideas to life Trust and Hiring At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about we're excited to meet you. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process. Inclusive by Design We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in United States. Your Benefits at Pax8 Competitive compensation package Health, dental and vision coverage Retirement savings plan with company contribution Generous paid time off and holidays Paid parental leave Professional development opportunities Employee assistance programs Wellness initiatives and resources Grow Your Career with Us There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level. About Pax8 Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life. Background Checks As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records. Equal Opportunities Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: Compensation: Qualified candidates can expect a compensation range of $200,000 to $240K,000 or more depending on experience. Expected Closing Date: 6/30/2026 #LI-Remote #LI-DS1 At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trustbased relationships starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about we're excited to meet you. Perks: Why Join Pax8? Because here, success isn't just about numbersit's about impact. It's about being part of a team that thinks bigger, empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful. At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits: Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission 401(k) plan with employer match Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible, Open Vacation Paid Sick Time Off Extended Leave for Life events RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees) Career Development Programs Stock Option Eligibility Employee-led Resource Groups Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team. Pax8 is an EEOC Employer. Equal Opportunities Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Job Applicant Privacy Notice Pax8 is the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Pax8 connects service providers and technology companies on a unified platform to discover, buy, sell, deploy and manage technology solutions for SMBs. More than 47,000 IT partners and 800,000 SMBs rely on Pax8 for expertise, automation and real-time insights to stay productive, protected and prepared for the AI economy. Learn more at pax8.com. Our purpose is to help every small business turn their dreams into reality through the power of technology. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, its business, and it IS personal. We embody Compassionate Candour by aiming to assist others with candid, actionable feedback. We Seek to Understand by being open, curious, and committed to learning. We believe in We Before Me, actively collaborating and seeking out diverse perspectives to ensure a win for Team Pax8. Our team takes pride in Do What You Say, taking ownership, honoring commitments, prioritizing, and delivering on promises. We encourage everyone to Light Up Learning by being brave and trying new ideas, embracing vulnerability, and sharing failures so everyone can learn. Finally, we are Driven by Passion, connecting personal passion to Pax8's mission, and remaining resilient in the face of adversity and uncertainty in pursuit of our goals. At Pax8, we are passionate, creative, and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best!