Director - Document Processing

We are seeking a Director - Document Processing who thrives on leading technical innovation and organizational growth within the realm of document processing technologies. This role will require you to drive the development of cutting-edge solutions for document ingestion, parsing, indexing, and storage while overseeing a team of talented engineers. As a hands-on leader, you will guide technical direction, influence architecture, and champion the development of scalable, efficient, and secure document processing systems. Additionally, you will play a critical role in mentoring your team and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Architect and Design Solutions: Lead the design and development of document processing pipelines, including OCR, NLP, and document classification systems. Ensure scalability, accuracy, and compliance with data governance standards
• Hands-on Coding: Contribute directly to the codebase, perform code reviews, and uphold the highest standards of quality and performance
• Drive Innovation: Stay ahead of advancements in document processing, such as AI/ML algorithms for document understanding, and lead the integration of these technologies into existing systems
• Optimize System Performance: Oversee initiatives to enhance the efficiency and reliability of document ingestion and processing workflows
• Mentor and Develop Talent: Provide technical mentorship to engineers, helping them grow their expertise in document processing technologies and guiding them through complex technical challenges

People Management:

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation
• Manage: Manage a team of ten+ direct reports
• Performance and Development: Conduct 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and provide ongoing feedback to nurture team members’ career growth
• Agile Leadership: Champion Agile best practices to drive productivity, deliver high-quality solutions, and ensure continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

Technical Expertise:

• Deep experience in designing and developing document processing systems, including OCR (Optical Character Recognition), NLP (Natural Language Processing), and AI/ML-based classification and extraction tools.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, and experience with frameworks for text and document processing.
• Expertise with document storage solutions, such as Elasticsearch, Apache Solr, or other search and indexing systems.
• Proficiency in designing scalable architectures for large-scale document ingestion and processing pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Docker.

Leadership Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including substantial hands-on experience with document processing technologies.
• Experience managing a team of ten + direct reports.
• Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring engineering teams, particularly in highly technical or R&D-driven roles.
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget.

Agile Management:

• Extensive experience leading teams in an Agile environment, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Communication Skills:
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into actionable strategies and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Communication Skills:

• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into actionable strategies and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced document processing techniques, including knowledge graph generation, semantic search, or content enrichment
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for document storage and processing
• Strong understanding of data pipelines and ETL processes for document ingestion and transformation
• Background in integrating third-party APIs for document automation and processing
• A history of scaling systems to handle billions of documents with low latency and high reliability

Salary Range:

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $215,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location and relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Here are some of our local benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Plan (Employee-Only Option)
• 401(k) with up to 4% Employer Match
• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (Increases with Tenure)
• 13 Paid Holidays Annually, Plus Floating Days
• Gym Membership Subsidy
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• College Savings Plan
• Travel Assistance