NewDirector of Business Development JobotDirector of Business DevelopmentSan Francisco, CARemote$180,000–$200,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. You will be responsible for driving strategic business growth, building strong relationships with key industry partners, and overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive business development plans.
NewDirector of Business Development, Injection Molding JobotDirector of Business Development, Injection MoldingSan Francisco, CARemote$170,000–$190,000 / yearThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in plastic sales, with a focus on medical device companies that need injection molding, micromolding, thermoplastic, liquid silicone rubber, and high-consistency rubber manufacturing services. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
NewFire Director 4LEAF, IncFire DirectorPleasanton, CA$151,143–$179,378 / yearAs one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, engineering, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. Under general administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and directs the activities of the Fire Prevention Division, including fire inspection services, fire code enforcement, building and fire protection system plan review, permit processing, and public fire safety programs.
Director of Engineering - Product Engineering Zum Services IncDirector of Engineering - Product EngineeringRedwood City, CA$280,000–$320,000 / yearYou will lead a team of 10-15 experienced engineers, set the technical direction for Zm's Connected Mobility Experience (CMX), and partner closely with Product, Design, and Leadership teams to deliver a platform that moves millions of students safely every day. Recognized globally for its innovative approach and operational execution, Zm has been named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50 and Changemakers, the World Economic Forum, and the Financial Times' Fastest Growing Companies lists.
Director of Engineering - Application, Cloud and Offensive Security Snowflake IncDirector of Engineering - Application, Cloud and Offensive SecurityMenlo Park, CA$304,000–$437,000 / yearAS A DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL: Define and execute the security strategy across three core pillars: application security, cloud security assurance, and offensive security (including the red team program), setting direction and driving measurable outcomes across all three pillars. Drive the offensive security program including red team operations, adversarial simulations, and proactive threat modeling to stay ahead of emerging attack vectors in an AI-accelerated threat landscape.
Director, Engineering Operations (Chief of Staff to VP of Engineering, Adobe Express) ADOBE IncDirector, Engineering Operations (Chief of Staff to VP of Engineering, Adobe Express)San Francisco, CA$225,700–$326,800 / yearAdobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.
NewDirector of Engineering Crescent Hotels & Resorts LLCDirector of EngineeringSan Francisco, CA$135,000–$150,000 / yearPart timeThis role focuses on preventative maintenance, team development, vendor management, and building infrastructure upkeep, ensuring the long-term efficiency and safety of the property. Build and maintain strong relationships with local vendors and contractors, obtaining competitive quotes for projects and ongoing maintenance needs.
Director of Engineering, Platform MaintainX, Inc.Director of Engineering, PlatformSan Francisco, CADrive MaintainX''s AI-native platform strategy - the AI Builder team''s agent orchestration, tool registry, and developer environments sit in this division; your job is to ensure the org extracts real leverage from them. What Youll Do: Own the roadmap and operating model for Platform Engineering: set division-level priorities, manage cross-team dependencies, and translate business goals into multi-quarter platform investments.
Director of Engineering Services Auriga CorporationDirector of Engineering ServicesMilpitas, CAAuriga’s cliental includes: investor owned and municipal utilities, rail and transit agencies, federal, state and local government agencies, and international public and private sector organizations. Auriga Corporation was established in 1990, to provide high-quality design, engineering and project management services for Electric Power, Telecommunication and Information Technology systems.
Director of Engineering Manpower EngineeringDirector of EngineeringSan Jose, CAFull timeThis is a rare opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary Engineering & Manufacturing organization responsible for transforming emerging technologies into scalable manufacturing solutions that support critical industries including aerospace, defense, healthcare, communications, transportation, and industrial systems. You will work closely with executive leadership, industry partners, government stakeholders, research institutions, and cross-functional teams to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced manufacturing technologies.
Director of Engineering Varo Bank, N.A.Director of EngineeringCA$200,000–$280,000 / yearThis is a highly visible and dynamic role that requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; San Francisco, California, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; New York, New York, United States.
Director of Engineering, Simulation & Rendering Parallel Domain IncDirector of Engineering, Simulation & RenderingSan Francisco, CA$200,000–$250,000 / yearReporting to the VP of Engineering, you'll own the technical direction for two pods totaling roughly 10-15 people: a simulation and rendering pod focused on the engine and runtime, and a content and technical-art pod focused on world-building, assets, and tooling. Lead the team through the next phase of the platform-incorporating scene reconstruction, neural rendering, and ML-powered content techniques alongside the existing real-time engine stack-without losing sight of the production system our customers rely on today.
Director of Engineering, General Purpose and Node Platform Google LLCDirector of Engineering, General Purpose and Node PlatformSunnyvale, CACollaborate with cross-functional leadership across technical infrastructure teams (cluster management, container platforms, hardware platform engineering, and security) to align on roadmaps, resource planning, and shared infrastructure goals. In this highly cross-functional role, you will collaborate deeply with technical infrastructure partners (cluster management, Kubernetes, hardware platforms, security) to align on roadmaps, manage resource allocation, and ensure fleet compliance.
Director of Engineering Transdev North America IncDirector of EngineeringSan Francisco, CAReporting to the General Manager, the Director of Engineering will oversee maintenance strategy, asset management, and engineering teams, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions.
Director of Engineering [REMOTE] Upbound - Job PostingDirector of Engineering [REMOTE]San Francisco, CARemoteUpbound is the creator and primary maintainer of Crossplane, the popular open-source framework for building cloud-native control planes, with over 100 million downloads and adoption by more than 1,000 teams worldwide. As Director of Control Planes & Ecosystem, you will own the strategy and execution for the customer-facing control plane experience across: Crossplane: Upstream work and contributions for the open source Crossplane Project.
Director of Engineering – Shopify & ERP (NetSuite) PhizenixDirector of Engineering – Shopify & ERP (NetSuite)San Francisco, CA$225,000–$250,000 / yearThis role will drive engineering excellence across Shopify and NetSuite ecosystems, ensuring scalable, reliable, and business-focused solutions that support growth and operational efficiency. We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering – Shopify & (ERP) NetSuite to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of critical eCommerce and ERP technology initiatives.
Senior Director of Engineering, GCE Core Virtualization Google LLCSenior Director of Engineering, GCE Core VirtualizationSunnyvale, CAYou will work on complex technical challenges in low-level systems, drive strategic architectural evolution, enhance security posture against sophisticated threats, and deliver features that minimize disruption for our most demanding customers. As the Director of Engineering for GCE Core Virtualization, you will lead the teams responsible for the core hypervisor, memory management, live update capabilities, virtualization security, and the burgeoning Axion ARM-based compute business.
Director of Engineering, Lakehouse Platform TetraScienceDirector of Engineering, Lakehouse PlatformSan Francisco, CAOur platform — Tetra OS — harmonizes instrument, lab, and enterprise data into a unified scientific lakehouse, enabling AI-driven drug discovery and development at the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. Lead the evolution of TetraScience's Lakehouse architecture from first principles across open table formats, partition strategies, schema evolution, governance, and API contracts.
NewDirector of Engineering, AI DelineaDirector of Engineering, AIRedwood City, CaliforniaIt is the only platform that enables you to discover all identities – including workforce, IT administrator, developers, and machines – assign appropriate access levels, detect irregularities, and respond to threats in real-time. We offer competitive salaries, a meaningful bonus program, and excellent benefits, including healthcare insurance, as well as pension/retirement matching, comprehensive life insurance, an employee assistance program, time off plans, and paid company holidays.
Director of Engineering, Infrastructure & Platform Alchemy Insights IncDirector of Engineering, Infrastructure & PlatformSan Francisco, CAIn this role, you will set the long-term technical direction for platform infrastructure, partner closely with Product and Executive Leadership, and ensure Alchemy continues to operate at the frontier of Web3 infrastructure. 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and leading orgs responsible for critical production infrastructure at high-growth startup.
Senior Director of Engineering EpsilonRSenior Director of EngineeringSan Jose, CaliforniaThis role involves active leadership in the concept and architecture development, design, integration, and delivery of complex multi-chip RFIC-based module solutions for 2-9 GHz wireless connectivity applications. The candidate will engage with all aspects of product realization, including interfacing with key customers and collaborating with cross-site teams to deliver high-performance RF products for high-volume markets.
Director of Engineering & Operations- The Infinity Action Property ManagementDirector of Engineering & Operations- The InfinitySan Francisco, CaliforniaManage all operational service contracts, including but not limited to janitorial, landscaping, pool, fitness equipment, trash, window washing, elevators, fire/life safety, HVAC, data systems such as video management, access control, network LAN, WAN, WiFi systems, BMS and remediation services. This position combines hands-on engineering oversight with strategic operational leadership to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality building operations while supporting residents, staff, Management, and the Board of Directors.
Director of Engineering, Logistics DoorDash IncDirector of Engineering, LogisticsSan Francisco, CA$268,600–$395,000 / yearWe value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users-from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers.
Director of Engineering, Economy ML RobloxDirector of Engineering, Economy MLSan Mateo, CA$399,420–$457,970 / yearEvery day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
Director of Engineering - vSphere Kubernetes Service Broadcom IncDirector of Engineering - vSphere Kubernetes ServiceCA$174,400–$279,000 / yearBy mentoring a leadership layer of managers and staff engineers, you will bridge the gap between complex infrastructure primitives and seamless cloud-native experiences, driving the strategic roadmap that defines the future of the private cloud. Engineering Leadership at Scale: Proven track record of successfully leading and scaling multiple engineering teams, including experience managing "managers of managers" in a distributed or global environment.
Director of Engineering – Studio Systems RobloxDirector of Engineering – Studio SystemsSan Mateo, CA$399,420–$457,970 / yearEvery day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in developer tools or IDE-like environments, and is comfortable leading teams working in large-scale C++ codebases.
Director of Engineering, Safety Discord IncDirector of Engineering, SafetySan Francisco, CA$400,000–$450,000 / yearCandidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Own the queue routing and internal tooling our ops teams and vendor partners rely on, and partner with T&S Operations on golden sets, QA, appeals, and evals that turn operational signal into better systems.
Director of Engineering CollectiveDirector of EngineeringSan Francisco, CaliforniaWe are backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google’s Gradient Ventures, Expa, and other investors who have financed iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, and Lyft. Our technology and team of trusted advisors help members achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform.
Director of Engineering, Infrastructure & Platform AlchemyDirector of Engineering, Infrastructure & PlatformSan Francisco, CaliforniaIn this role, you will set the long-term technical direction for platform infrastructure, partner closely with Product and Executive Leadership, and ensure Alchemy continues to operate at the frontier of Web3 infrastructure. 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and leading orgs responsible for critical production infrastructure at high-growth startup.
Director of Software Engineering WEX IncDirector of Software EngineeringCARemote$199,300–$246,900 / yearAt WEX, we provide fleet managers with the ability to configure spend controls that restrict fleet members to use their card only at preconfigured merchants and for configured products families. As a Director of Engineering, you will: Analyze various Mobility products to outline cross-cutting and core capabilities to develop, drive and execute a long-term vision and strategy for WEX Mobility Core services.
Director of Engineering, Lakehouse Platform TetraScience IncDirector of Engineering, Lakehouse PlatformSan Francisco, CAOur platform the Tetra Data Platform (TDP) harmonizes instrument, lab, and enterprise data into a unified scientific lakehouse, enabling AI-driven drug discovery and development at the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. Lead the evolution of TetraScience's Lakehouse architecture from first principles across open table formats, partition strategies, schema evolution, governance, and API contracts.
Director of Engineering [REMOTE] UpboundDirector of Engineering [REMOTE]San Francisco, CARemoteUpbound is the creator and primary maintainer of Crossplane, the popular open-source framework for building cloud-native control planes, with over 100 million downloads and adoption by more than 1,000 teams worldwide. As Director of Control Planes & Ecosystem, you will own the strategy and execution for the customer-facing control plane experience across: Crossplane: Upstream work and contributions for the open source Crossplane Project.
Director of Engineering, Graph ADOBE IncDirector of Engineering, GraphSan Jose, CA$247,400–$358,250 / yearAdobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Work closely with the architect for the node-based execution engine (real-time + async), stateful workflow composition and persistence, and graph execution across heterogeneous systems: GenAI services, media processing, and external APIs.
Director of Engineering Collective Hub IncDirector of EngineeringSan Francisco, CAWe are backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google's Gradient Ventures, Expa, and other investors who have financed iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, and Lyft. Our technology and team of trusted advisors help members achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services, and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform.
Director of Engineering, Hardware CyngnDirector of Engineering, HardwareMountain View, CA$220,000–$240,000 / yearProven track record of successfully leading the development, launch, and full product lifecycle of complex hardware products, preferably in robotics, autonomous vehicles, automotive, or industrial automation. The Director will ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with other teams, interact with customers and vendors, contribute significantly to the company’s overall product roadmap and strategic objectives, and overall foster a culture of innovation and execution excellence.
Director of Engineering Linktree Pty LtdDirector of EngineeringSan Francisco, CARemote$300,000–$325,000 / yearWe've teamed up with some of the world's biggest platforms including TikTok, Snap, YouTube, GoFundMe, Spotify, Google, Stripe, Reddit, Laylo, and Kajabi, to unify Linkers' digital spaces, and we partner with retail brands Amazon, Lululemon, Nike, Target, Sephora, Lululemon, and more to share products they love. You'll partner closely with Product and Design leadership to turn strategy into execution, guide technical direction across teams, and ensure we consistently deliver beautiful, performant, and reliable experiences to millions of users.
Director of Engineering in Test Heartflow IncDirector of Engineering in TestSan Francisco, CA$240,000–$280,000 / yearWe are looking for a candidate in this leadership role that brings deep technical expertise, excellence in test design and planning, verification experience with regulated medical software, past oversight running test organizations, ability to drive team commitment to meet program objectives and timelines, operational rigor, and partner with cross-functional leaders to continually improve quality. Heartflow is the first AI-driven non-invasive integrated heart care solution across the CCTA pathway that helps clinicians identify stenoses in the coronary arteries (RoadMapAnalysis), assess coronary blood flow (FFRCT Analysis), and characterize and quantify coronary atherosclerosis (Plaque Analysis).
Director of Engineering - Machine Learning & AI Products ADOBE IncDirector of Engineering - Machine Learning & AI ProductsSan Jose, CA$265,700–$384,675 / yearAdobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. In California, the pay range for this position is $265,700 - $384,675 At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.
Director of Engineering, Security Products CoreWeave IncDirector of Engineering, Security ProductsCA$227,000–$303,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. This team owns products like CoreWeave IAM, future encryption lifecycle and key management capabilities, and supporting infrastructure that enables fine-grained access control, auditability, and secure onboarding of sensitive AI workloads.
Odos - Director of Engineering deCircleOdos - Director of EngineeringSan Francisco, CaliforniaOur multi-token swap feature allows users to trade many tokens in a single atomic transaction, and our newly launched intent based order types are leading the way in advancing the Web3 user experience. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage projects, optimize workflows, and maintain a high bar for quality and performance in a fast-paced DeFi environment.
Director of Engineering - AI for Roblox Studio Roblox CorpDirector of Engineering - AI for Roblox StudioSan Mateo, CAYou will operate at the intersection of platform engineering, AI systems, and developer experience by setting direction not just for features, but for how AI-powered creation works at Roblox. We're entering a major platform transition: evolving Studio into an AI-Native IDE, where intelligent systems can plan, act, validate, and iterate alongside creators.
Senior Director of Engineering, Photoshop Ecosystem ADOBE IncSenior Director of Engineering, Photoshop EcosystemSan Jose, CA$276,200–$429,350 / yearAdobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Proven experience integrating AI and machine learning technologies to enhance customer experiences, including generative AI, large language models, agent-based workflows, orchestration frameworks, inference systems, and multimodal experiences.
Director of Engineering, Product Mixpanel IncDirector of Engineering, ProductSan Francisco, CA$320,000–$400,000 / yearYou'll own the core analysis experience that product managers and engineers rely on daily, the growth infrastructure that brings new builders into the product and keeps them there, and the platform capabilities that let teams test and ship with confidence. Trusted by more than 29,000 companies, including Workday, Pinterest, LG, and Rakuten Viber, Mixpanel's AI-first digital analytics help teams accelerate adoption, improve retention, and ship with confidence.
Director of Engineering - Studio Systems Roblox CorpDirector of Engineering - Studio SystemsSan Mateo, CA$399,420–$457,970 / yearp>Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences- all created by our global community of developers and creators. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in developer tools or IDE-like environments, and is comfortable leading teams working in large-scale C++ codebases.
Senior Director of Engineering - Customer Experience Services (CES) ADOBE IncSenior Director of Engineering - Customer Experience Services (CES)San Jose, CA$276,200–$429,350 / yearp>Customer Experience Services (CES) Growth Apps represent the growth execution layer between Core platforms (Adobe Experience Platform, GenAI services, orchestration layers), Product‑led capabilities (Experience Cloud, GenStudio, AI‑driven workflows) and Go‑to‑market and Customer Success motions. Adobe's industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.
Director of Engineering – Machine Learning & AI Products AdobeDirector of Engineering – Machine Learning & AI ProductsSan Jose, CaliforniaAdobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. In California, the pay range for this position is $265,700 - $384,675 At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans.
Director of Engineering, Product Platforms Aerospike, Inc.Director of Engineering, Product PlatformsMountain View, CA5+ years of experience in technical leadership in management roles, leading high-performing engineering teams through direct leadership and through manager direct reports. Communicate regularly with stakeholders, product managers, product engineering leaders, SREs teams, and other developers regarding progress on a long-term technology roadmap.
Director of Engineering Yubico IncDirector of EngineeringSanta Clara, CA$275,000–$320,000 / yearCross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate deeply and broadly with cross-functional teams spanning production hardware, product management, supply chain, and business leadership to align engineering efforts with customer needs and company objectives. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of government agencies and millions of individuals in over 160 countries that rely on Yubico technology to secure access to computers, online services and mobile apps.
Director of Engineering, AI Products Chan Zuckerberg Biohub IncDirector of Engineering, AI ProductsCA$323,000–$444,400 / yearTo that end, we have identified four grand challenges that will unlock the mysteries of the cell and how cells interact within systems - paving the way for new discoveries that will change medicine in the decades that follow: Building an AI-based virtual cell model to predict and understand cellular behavior. Proven track record of architecting, delivering, and operating petabyte-scale data platforms across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments, enabling model training on rapidly evolving data modalities.
NewDirector of Engineering - MetaDefender Managed File Transfer OpswatDirector of Engineering - MetaDefender Managed File TransferSan Francisco, CaliforniaYou have personally orchestrated fleets of AI agents to architect, build, test, and ship production systems, and you have launched and released real products through a full AI-powered software development lifecycle (SDLC) — from specification and code generation to automated testing, review, and deployment. Partner cross-functionally: work shoulder-to-shoulder with the VP, Products, plus Product Management, Design, and security leaders — turning the product roadmap (the what) into engineering execution (the how), committing to scope and timelines, and pushing back clearly when trade-offs require it.