Director, Automation & Tools - Camera & Photos

In this role, you will define and execute the vision for automation and tooling across Camera & Photos engineering. Your team will be responsible for building systems that enable engineers and QA to move faster, catch issues earlier, and ship with confidence. This is a highly cross-functional role where you will influence how world-class imaging features are built—from early development through release. You will: Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software engineering, automation, or developer productivity tooling 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, including 3+ years managing managers and senior managers as a Director Strong background in test automation, CI/CD systems, or large-scale developer infrastructure Track record of improving engineering velocity and product quality at scale Deep understanding of software development lifecycles in complex, cross-functional environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior technical and product leaders Excitement around learning and integration new AI agentic tooling and workflows Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience with imaging systems, camera pipelines, or media processing workflows Experience building or integrating AI/ML systems into engineering workflows (LLMs, agents, or similar) Familiarity with simulation, synthetic data generation, or hardware-in-the-loop testing Experience building internal developer platforms or large-scale automation frameworks Hands-on experience with modern AI systems, including LLM-based agents and workflow orchestration Passion for redefining how software engineering is done using AI and automation