Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc
About the Company
At QXO, we are redefining digital commerce. Our mission is to deliver seamless, intelligent, and scalable eCommerce experiences through next-generation software systems. Our engineering teams build distributed platforms that power critical services such as customer identity, product discovery, checkout, and personalization. If you thrive in ambiguous environments, care deeply about performance and scalability, and are driven by customer impact — we want you on our team.
About the Job Position Summary As the
Director of Engineering
for QXO’s eCommerce platform, you will lead the engineering organization responsible for the systems that power QXO’s global commerce experiences. You will define and execute the long‑term technical and organizational strategy that enables secure, scalable, and intelligent commerce capabilities for millions of customers across web and mobile platforms.
In this role, you will partner closely with senior leaders across product, design, and data to shape the future of QXO’s commerce ecosystem—driving architectural excellence, operational maturity, and rapid product innovation. You’ll guide multiple engineering teams, cultivate a culture of high performance, and ensure that QXO’s platform evolves to meet the needs of a growing, global business.
This position is ideal for engineering leaders who combine strategic vision with technical depth, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and excel at scaling systems, teams, and business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Define and drive the technical and organizational roadmap for QXO’s commerce platform, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and growth strategy.
Organizational Development:
Build, lead, and mentor high‑performing engineering teams across multiple domains, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Architecture & Systems Evolution:
Oversee the design and evolution of large‑scale, distributed systems that deliver world‑class availability, latency, and security.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Partner with product and design leadership to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and deliver cohesive, customer‑centric experiences.
Operational Excellence:
Establish best practices for reliability, observability, performance, and scalability across engineering teams.
Technical Governance:
Lead architectural reviews, technology evaluations, and platform modernization efforts to ensure long‑term system health and adaptability.
Talent & Culture:
Attract and develop top engineering talent through mentorship, career development, and a focus on technical and leadership growth.
Innovation:
Champion forward‑looking initiatives in AI/ML, personalization, and emerging technologies to continuously advance QXO’s commerce capabilities.
Stakeholder Communication:
Represent engineering in strategic discussions with executives and cross‑functional partners, clearly articulating technical trade‑offs and business implications.
What you’ll bring Qualifications & Skills
12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles (managing managers and multiple teams).
Proven success in leading complex, multi‑team technical initiatives from concept through delivery at scale.
Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, service‑oriented or event‑driven architectures, and data modeling.
Demonstrated experience guiding platform evolution in cloud‑native environments (GCP, AWS, or similar).
Deep understanding of commerce platforms, APIs, and data pipelines serving large‑scale traffic.
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to inspire teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading engineering organizations in eCommerce, fintech, or large‑scale consumer platforms.
Background in AI/ML‑driven systems, personalization, or experimentation platforms.
Experience driving large‑scale platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
Strong familiarity with frontend architectures, mobile platforms, and cross‑platform design systems.
Track record of developing and retaining high‑performing engineering leaders.
Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or a related field.
What You’ll Earn Base pay range: $175,000 - $330,000 / year
Annual performance bonus
Long‑term incentive (equity/stock)
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 15 days of paid time off during their first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked) and increased accruals after five years of service.
Paid training and certifications
Legal assistance and identity protection
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
More About QXO QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company plans to become the tech‑enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit www.qxo.com for more information.
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
This position is for full‑time, direct‑hire employment only. We are not engaging with staffing firms, third parties, C2C arrangements, or independent contractors at this time.
Salary Range: USD $175,000.00 - USD $330,000.00 /Yr.
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About the Job Position Summary As the
Director of Engineering
for QXO’s eCommerce platform, you will lead the engineering organization responsible for the systems that power QXO’s global commerce experiences. You will define and execute the long‑term technical and organizational strategy that enables secure, scalable, and intelligent commerce capabilities for millions of customers across web and mobile platforms.
In this role, you will partner closely with senior leaders across product, design, and data to shape the future of QXO’s commerce ecosystem—driving architectural excellence, operational maturity, and rapid product innovation. You’ll guide multiple engineering teams, cultivate a culture of high performance, and ensure that QXO’s platform evolves to meet the needs of a growing, global business.
This position is ideal for engineering leaders who combine strategic vision with technical depth, thrive in fast‑paced environments, and excel at scaling systems, teams, and business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Define and drive the technical and organizational roadmap for QXO’s commerce platform, ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives and growth strategy.
Organizational Development:
Build, lead, and mentor high‑performing engineering teams across multiple domains, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Architecture & Systems Evolution:
Oversee the design and evolution of large‑scale, distributed systems that deliver world‑class availability, latency, and security.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Partner with product and design leadership to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and deliver cohesive, customer‑centric experiences.
Operational Excellence:
Establish best practices for reliability, observability, performance, and scalability across engineering teams.
Technical Governance:
Lead architectural reviews, technology evaluations, and platform modernization efforts to ensure long‑term system health and adaptability.
Talent & Culture:
Attract and develop top engineering talent through mentorship, career development, and a focus on technical and leadership growth.
Innovation:
Champion forward‑looking initiatives in AI/ML, personalization, and emerging technologies to continuously advance QXO’s commerce capabilities.
Stakeholder Communication:
Represent engineering in strategic discussions with executives and cross‑functional partners, clearly articulating technical trade‑offs and business implications.
What you’ll bring Qualifications & Skills
12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles (managing managers and multiple teams).
Proven success in leading complex, multi‑team technical initiatives from concept through delivery at scale.
Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, service‑oriented or event‑driven architectures, and data modeling.
Demonstrated experience guiding platform evolution in cloud‑native environments (GCP, AWS, or similar).
Deep understanding of commerce platforms, APIs, and data pipelines serving large‑scale traffic.
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to inspire teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading engineering organizations in eCommerce, fintech, or large‑scale consumer platforms.
Background in AI/ML‑driven systems, personalization, or experimentation platforms.
Experience driving large‑scale platform modernization or cloud transformation initiatives.
Strong familiarity with frontend architectures, mobile platforms, and cross‑platform design systems.
Track record of developing and retaining high‑performing engineering leaders.
Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or a related field.
What You’ll Earn Base pay range: $175,000 - $330,000 / year
Annual performance bonus
Long‑term incentive (equity/stock)
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 15 days of paid time off during their first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked) and increased accruals after five years of service.
Paid training and certifications
Legal assistance and identity protection
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
More About QXO QXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and complementary building products in the United States. The company plans to become the tech‑enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit www.qxo.com for more information.
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.
QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
This position is for full‑time, direct‑hire employment only. We are not engaging with staffing firms, third parties, C2C arrangements, or independent contractors at this time.
Salary Range: USD $175,000.00 - USD $330,000.00 /Yr.
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