Chief Engineer & AI-Driven Platform Leader

SkyWatch; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading earth observation technology company in Canada is seeking a Head of Engineering to guide its engineering team through transformative changes. This is a hands-on technical leader role, emphasizing not only management but also direct contributions to software development. The ideal candidate will champion modern engineering practices, leverage AI-assisted development tools, and ensure a productive work environment. What you build here can have a direct impact on diverse applications, from climate monitoring to national defense.

Qualifications

• Ability to build software and manage engineering practices effectively.
• Experience in implementing meaningful process changes.
• Proficient with AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong skills in people management and team leadership.
• Familiar with cloud-native platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team in developing software products.
• Design and improve engineering processes and standards.
• Integrate AI tools into engineering workflows.
• Manage workflow from product intent to production.
• Invest in engineering infrastructure for long-term productivity.

Skills

Hands-on technical depth

Experience leading engineering teams

Fluency with AI-assisted development

People leadership skills

Experience with cloud-native architectures

Job description

A leading earth observation technology company in Canada is seeking a Head of Engineering to guide its engineering team through transformative changes. This is a hands-on technical leader role, emphasizing not only management but also direct contributions to software development. The ideal candidate will champion modern engineering practices, leverage AI-assisted development tools, and ensure a productive work environment. What you build here can have a direct impact on diverse applications, from climate monitoring to national defense.