Director of Engineering

Lotlinx; Oakville; On-site; CAD 167,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Ontario is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead their engineering team in innovative AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software engineering experience and a strong background in SaaS product development. Responsibilities include defining the engineering roadmap and mentoring a high-performing team. The salary range is $167,000 - $200,000 plus an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience scaling SaaS platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Design cloud-native architectures for scalability.

Skills

AI / ML expertise

Leadership

Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Agile methodologies

Microservices architecture

Tools

React

Java

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

Python

Job description

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team in building and scaling innovative AI-driven solutions that transform the way the automotive industry operates. This role is ideal for a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is eager to drive innovation from the ground up.

Role Overview

As the Director of Engineering , you will be responsible for driving the strategic vision, development, and execution of our AI / ML-powered SaaS platform. You will lead a team of engineers, ensuring the delivery of scalable, high-performance, and reliable software solutions. This role requires a technical leader with deep expertise in AI / ML, cloud-native architectures, and SaaS product development, along with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, and collaboration skills. You will be empowered to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and help shape the future of our technology and organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Define and execute the engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and product vision. Take initiative to identify opportunities and champion innovative approaches that move the business forward.
• Team Management & Growth : Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Instill an entrepreneurial spirit within the team, encouraging ownership and accountability.
• Architecture & Scalability : Design and implement cloud-native, microservices-based architectures to support the scalability and performance of our SaaS platform.
• Agile Development : Drive best practices in Agile, CI / CD, DevOps, and software engineering processes to ensure rapid and reliable product development. Promote a startup mentality—move fast, iterate, and continuously improve.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product, Data Science, and Customer Success teams to align engineering efforts with market needs and customer feedback.
• Security & Compliance : Ensure the platform meets industry security standards and regulatory requirements. Lead engineering efforts for completion of our SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
• Performance Optimization : Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvements in infrastructure and software reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of experience in software engineering, with the last 5 years in Director or VP of Engineering role.

Strong expertise in Front End (React) + Back End (Java, Vert.X) technologies.

Proven experience in scaling SaaS platforms using cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go and familiarity with AI / ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, etc.).

Deep knowledge of microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and serverless computing.

Experience with big data technologies (BigQuery) and MLOps best practices.

Strong background in Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI / CD pipelines.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable operating in ambiguity, taking initiative, and driving growth.

Automotive industry experience is a plus.

The salary range for this position is $167,000 - $200,000 plus an annual target bonus.

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