Director, Engineering

Clio is more than just a tech company–we are a global leader that is transforming the legal experience for all by bettering the lives of legal professionals while increasing access to justice.

Summary:

We're looking for a Director of Engineering to join our rapidly growing Engineering team. This role is for someone who is passionate about building and scaling high-performing teams, driving technical strategy, and delivering innovative products that align with business and customer needs.

As Clio's first engineering leadership hire in APAC, you will be responsible for establishing and growing our engineering presence in the region. You will work closely with Product and Design, lead a talented team, and help define technical strategy that supports Clio's ambitious international expansion while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

What You'll Work On

• Roll up your sleeves and deep dive into the technology and code to get things done and help managers and developers better understand what is possible.

• Directly supervise, mentor, and collaborate with engineering managers and individual contributors who are in the thick of it every day.

• Navigate the challenges of transitioning from the current state to a future where documents are handled seamlessly and efficiently.

• Partner with leadership in Product Management and Product Design to envision, develop, and execute on our product roadmap.

• Work closely with the Recruiting and People team to actively recruit and hire top talent to support Clio's ambitious growth plans.

About You

• Experienced director or senior engineering leader who is still comfortable pushing code to production when necessary.

• Proven track record in scaling services and systems, with experience in projects built for scalability and resilience.

• Skilled at managing and mentoring high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and guiding individuals toward professional growth.

• Experienced in crafting long-term strategies and managing technical roadmaps that pave the way for future growth.

• Successful in running agile organisations at scale, with urgency to deliver quality software that solves customer problems.

• Demonstrated ability to foster positive culture and diversity across a large engineering organisation to achieve transformational change.

Bonus Points

• Experience in B2B SaaS and international expansion.

• Familiarity with compliance or regulatory requirements in global markets.

• Background in scaling engineering teams from the ground up to high-performing organisations.

• Knowledge of the engineering challenges and operational rigour required to support rapid growth.
   

What you will find here:

Compensation is one of the main components of Clio's Total Rewards Program. We have developed a series of programs and processes to ensure we are creating fair and competitive pay practices that form the foundation of our human and high-performing culture.

Some highlights of our Total Rewards program include: 

• Competitive, equitable salary with top-tier health benefits

• Hybrid work environment

• Flexible time off policy, with an encouraged 20 days off per year.

• Superannuation

• Clioversary recognition program with special acknowledgement at 3, 5, 7, and 10 years

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The full salary range* for this role is $216,000 to $270,000 to $324,000 AUD. Please note there is a separate band for those in the San Francisco / Bay Area. For those outside the United States, there are a separate set of salary bands for other regions.. In addition, this role is eligible for variable pay that is based on company performance, with actual payout amounts calculated and paid on a quarterly basis

*We aim to hire all candidates between the minimum and the midpoint of the full salary range. We reserve the midpoint to the maximum of the salary band for internal employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact at Clio. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on individual experience and skillset of the candidate. 

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility 

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. We pride ourselves in building and fostering an environment where our teams feel included, valued, and enabled to do the best work of their careers, wherever they choose to log in from. We believe that different perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences result in higher-performing teams and better innovation. We are committed to equal employment and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our culture at 

Disclaimer: We only communicate with candidates through official email addresses.

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