Director Software Development Engineering

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. Director, Go-To-Market Product Engineering – Salesforce (M5 Level) The Director, GTM Engineering, is a leadership position within UKG’s Digital group, reporting to the Vice President of GTM Product Experience. The role is pivotal in transforming the enterprise systems landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technologies to accelerate value delivery and improve efficiencies. A strong emphasis is placed on strategic thinking, technical expertise, and collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders and product teams. Experience with Salesforce implementations is mandatory for candidates. This position offers an opportunity to influence a rapidly growing and strategically important area at UKG.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example in reinforcing company values and culture, inspiring confidence, and strengthening the management team.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships across Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Services.
• Manage cross-geography teams to deliver a world-class GTM product experience.
• Innovate by incorporating AI-driven solutions to modernize GTM systems and support scalable growth.

Apply AI technologies to: Automate seller workflows and approvals Surface real-time insights, recommendations, and next-best actions Reduce manual effort across quoting, ordering, and deal execution Partner with AI, data, and platform teams to design responsible, secure, and scalable AI integrations. Drive measurable business outcomes from AI initiatives

• Design and deploy self-service tools that empower sellers and enhance sales effectiveness.
• Implement systems that accelerate time to value, including AI solutions, automated workflows, and real-time analytics.
• Conduct stakeholder research to inform robust architectural designs.
• Oversee program execution from product definition through release and ongoing support.
• Maintain deep expertise in SaaS enterprise application delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven presentation abilities.
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and programming skills in complex technical environments.
• Minimum of 15 years in enterprise-level software development, including at least 10 years managing high-energy software teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• At least 3+ years in a director-level role.
• Demonstrated high intellect, integrity, and positive leadership energy.
• Extensive experience in software engineering for complex, scalable products across multiple technologies and platforms.
• Proficiency with Agile development methodologies.
• Proven success with Salesforce implementations, including Salesforce Einstein and Agentforce.
• Desired experience in product integrations and API technologies.
• Ability to attract and develop top talent, motivate high-performing teams, and manage change effectively.
• This comprehensive role requires a blend of technical depth, strategic leadership, and a passion for innovation to drive UKG’s GTM product experience forward in a competitive enterprise environment.

Company Overview: UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com. Equal Opportunity Employer UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. View The EEO Know Your Rights poster UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected]. The pay range for this position is $163,900.00 to $235,550.00. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits