Director of Engineering

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of innovative AI-driven solutions for the automotive sector. This role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in software engineering and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. You will guide a talented team, drive the strategic vision of a cutting-edge SaaS platform, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-performance solutions. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of technology while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about driving growth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Softwareentwicklung, davon 5 Jahre in einer Führungsposition.
• Starke Expertise in Frontend (React) und Backend (Java, Vert.X) Technologien.

Responsibilities

• Leiten und Mentoring eines leistungsstarken Engineering-Teams zur Förderung von Innovation.
• Entwicklung und Implementierung cloud-nativer Architekturen zur Unterstützung der SaaS-Plattform.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)

AI/ML Frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)

Microservices Architecture

Agile Methodologies

DevOps

CI/CD Pipelines

Software Engineering

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Tools

React

Java

Vert.X

Python

Go

Kubernetes

BigQuery

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.