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Director of Engineering Reviews
What is it like working as a Director of Engineering?
September 2020
Deliver great products.
Director of Engineering in Cupertino:
Pros: A mix of hands on technical responsibility and people management.
Cons: Lack of career planning, empowerment and not so good compensation
September 2020
Great place for Biotech.
Director of Engineering in San Francisco:
Pros: Professional opportunities, vibrant, weather
Cons: Cost of living, housing price, traffic
July 2020
WSSI at Davey Tree is a great place to work and grow your career.
Director of Engineering in Gainesville:
Pros: Reputation for excellence and laid back work atmosphere
Cons: I don't have anything negative to say about my job.
April 2020
Science Based Company valuing Engineering Rigor.
Director of Engineering in Overland Park:
Pros: Freedom to operate
Cons: Having to react to certain business decisions at the last moment
March 2020
Depends on if you have to manage up.
Director of Engineering in Austin:
Pros: it used to be exciting and your had work was recognized
Cons: Managers look for excuses to get rid os the person to meet their budget demands without paying severance
March 2020
Broad responsibilities.
Director of Engineering in Minneapolis:
Pros: I have the ability to directly influence broad areas of the product set, broad responsibilities, strong team
Cons: Wide timezones require many late nights, long days. The number of meetings is huge and there is a lack of dedicated time to get things done
January 2020
Great exposure and opportunity for critical decision making.
Director of Engineering in Boston:
Pros: Independence and autonomy
Cons: Execute Management team
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