Company Description

ATPCO is the world's primary source for air fare content, holding over 200 million fares across 160 countries. Every day, the travel industry relies on ATPCO's technology and data solutions to help millions of travelers reach their destinations efficiently. Join us and contribute to the development of innovative applications that power global travel. ATPCO is everywhere people buy flights.

We’re not just shaping the future of air travel– we’re redefining how and where great work happens. At ATPCO, we believe in flexibility, trust, and a culture where your wellbeing comes first

Why Join Us?​

✅ Remote-First Culture

✅ “Leave Your Way” PTO– Take the time you need, when you need it​

✅ 401(k) with Generous Employer Match– Invest in your future​

✅ Comprehensive Benefits– Medical, dental, vision, & mental health​

✅ Global Tuition and Gym Reimbursement– Learn and grow on us​

✅ Standby Flight Program– Explore the world​

✅ Inclusive, Collaborative Culture– Be seen, heard, and valued​

Our Culture:​

We’ve built a remote-first culture rooted in trust, transparency, and belonging. With open-door leadership, weekly 1:1s, and real-time recognition, we keep our people connected and valued—no matter where they work.​

Our cultural pillars of Collaboration, Empowerment, Innovation, Learning, Transparency, and Trust guide how we show up for one another and grow together.

Job Description

Director, Software Engineering (Individual Contributor) for Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO) may work remotely and report to our Herndon, VA HQ loc. Design & architect next-gen tech solutions to address business problems. Propose & present solutions to stakeholders incl execs & senior leaders from product, business, strategy, & tech. Author docs & diagrams to communicate ideas & guide engineering organization for implementation. Partner w/ Product, Design, Architecture Leads in creating tech sols & define measurable outcomes. Work collaboratively across product development portfolios, engineering, & service support teams to consult on current & emerging tech capabilities. Optimize solution delivery according to industry best practices, airline industry business, tech processes & capabilities. Mentor, guide & coach to strengthen tech expertise of engineering & product community. Continuously improve software engineering & software delivery practices. Foster env of innovation. Create culture where teams lead craftsmanship, availability, resilience, & scalability of their solutions. Internally & externally help elevate company brand as an innovative company that delivers modern tech-enabled capabilities. Lead R&D projects that have potential to disrupt industry thru innovative tech & groundbreaking business processes. Support diverse product portfolios to gain deep understanding of customer & industry needs, enabling development of modern tech solutions tailored to those requirements. OT as needed. May undergo background checks. Limited national and international travel may be involved to other ATPCO offices (incl but not limited to offices in Singapore, UK and Canada) for client visits, conferences, leadership summits. Travel up to 1-2 days per week (25% to 49% of time); maximum length of single trip not exceeding 5 days. Wage: $207,900 - $221,450. Must have Bachelor’s in Comp Sci, IT, Electrical Engineering or other related field and 10 yrs relevant exp in development roles with complex IT applications. Also requires skills: (10 years exp) in: influencing and implementing Best-in-Class design and engineering excellence practices; Service Oriented Architecture, Continuous Integration, and Delivery Environment; delivering custom software within a Product focused environment; successful delivery of software applications as an individual, team leader, or engineering manager; (7 years exp) in: designing and building enterprise platform solutions; programming language (Java, Python, or Rust); (5 years exp) in: Agile software development; (4 years exp) in: NoSQL databases (MongoDB or GraphDB); Big data frameworks; Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes; AWS tools and services; Airline industry pricing data SME; and (3 years exp) in: Airline industry content distribution SME. Apply at https://atpco.net/careers/#job-listings ref job Director, Software Engineering (Individual Contributor).

Additional Information

At ATPCO, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our supportive policies promote work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, and we cultivate a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and a true sense of belonging.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected military/veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, or any other legally protected factor

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.