Wolters Kluwer · 3 hours ago
Associate Director, Product Software Engineering - Information Retrieval
USA - Waltham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $284K/yr
5+ years expWolters Kluwer is seeking an Associate Director in Software Engineering – Information Retrieval to lead multiple engineering teams and drive strategic software development initiatives. This role focuses on delivering innovative search and information retrieval solutions while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
BankingFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyLegalMobilePublishingSoftware
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the information retrieval team focused on modernizing our search capabilities and up‑skilling the team in a rapidly evolving space, aligning with overall business objectives in a matrixed organization
Make strategic decisions on project prioritization, resource allocation, and technical direction
Communicate effectively with senior management, peers, and direct reports to ensure alignment and collaboration
Foster strong, cohesive teams and encourage collaboration and mutual support
Monitor development processes and ensure adherence to modern architectural patterns and standards
Utilize data analysis and insights to drive data‑driven decisions and measure product success
Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation
Enable teams to be high‑performing by upholding high quality standards, software development best practices, and introducing new technologies to improve productivity
Conduct performance evaluations and support career development for team members
Lead complex problem‑solving efforts and deliver innovative technical solutions
Develop objectives and strategies for software projects aligned with business goals
Coach and mentor team members to promote skill growth and advancement
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software development
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to estimate resources and meet project needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related engineering field, and relevant experience in product software engineering
Deep knowledge of information retrieval concepts and technologies (e.g., Lucene, OpenSearch, Solr, Elasticsearch)
Knowledge of vector databases and embedding models
Knowledge of machine learning and knowledge graphs
Knowledge of modern AI technologies
Minimum of 5 years developing search or information retrieval solutions
Minimum of 5 years leading architects and engineering teams in a product software environment
Product software engineering experience, including designing, developing, testing, and deploying search, retrieval, and knowledge systems leveraging modern AI retrieval technologies
Ability to execute strategies effectively and oversee project delivery
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience applying agile methodologies and adaptive planning
Expertise in designing and developing APIs with best-practice security and performance considerations
Experience with automation frameworks to improve engineering efficiency
Knowledge of architectural patterns and scalable design solutions
Cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Strong leadership skills, including people management, coaching, and team development
Experience with DevOps and automation practices for continuous delivery and agility
Financial budget management and resource planning capabilities
Knowledge of application security and compliance standards
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer is an information services company specializing in software solutions and services for the healthcare and legal sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.78B2025-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $578.76M
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $542.74M
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $655.84M
Leadership Team
Jason Marx
CEO, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting
Nancy McKinstry
CEO
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