Director of Engineering (Remote)

Toolbx; Toronto; Remote; CAD 207,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

A software technology company is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead a remote team of 15+ engineers. This role involves driving the execution of product initiatives, establishing engineering best practices, and ensuring team alignment with business goals. Candidates should have significant engineering leadership experience, especially in remote settings, and a strong technical background in Node.js and React. Competitive compensation and a 100% remote team culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Flexible work culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering leadership experience with at least 3 years managing remote or distributed teams.
• Proven success leading high-performing engineering organizations in fast-paced environments.
• Strong technical background – comfortable engaging in architectural conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a remote team of 15+ engineers.
• Drive the execution of product roadmap initiatives.
• Establish engineering best practices around code quality and testing.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Remote team management

Technical background in Node.js / React

Effective communication

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Tools

Node.js

React

AWS

PostgreSQL

Terraform

Job description

Job Title: Director of Engineering (Remote)

Location: Remote (North America preferred)Reports to: CTOTeam Size: 15+ EngineersType: Full-Time

Location: Remote (North America)

About TOOLBX:

TOOLBX is a technology company dedicated to digitizing the building supplies industry. We provide a comprehensive software platform for manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, offering features such as e-commerce, quoting, invoicing, payments, and customer portals that integrate with existing ERP systems. Our mission is to streamline operations and enhance the digital capabilities of construction suppliers across North America.

The Opportunity

Our CTO has built and scaled a talented team of 15+ engineers and is now shifting focus toward AI innovation, architectural direction, and core product development. We’re hiring a seasoned VP or Director of Engineering to take over day-to-day management of the engineering team, empowering developers, driving team productivity, and optimizing how we ship high-quality software.

You’ll be responsible for leading and growing a remote engineering organization, driving structure and process, and ensuring alignment with the business and product strategy.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage a remote team of 15+ engineers across frontend, backend, and infrastructure
• Drive the execution of product roadmap initiatives in collaboration with Product, Design, and Leadership
• Establish engineering best practices around code quality, testing, documentation, and continuous delivery
• Hire, coach, and mentor engineers and team leads—helping them grow and succeed
• Build scalable processes for planning, execution, and feedback (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, OKRs)
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership in alignment with the CT
• Promote a culture of accountability, psychological safety, and continuous improvement
• Own key engineering KPIs such as velocity, incident response, uptime, and team satisfaction

Our Stack

• Frontend: React, TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL
• Cloud: AWS, Algolia, Google Cloud
• DevOps: GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker
• Tools: Slack, Figma, Asana

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of engineering leadership experience with at least 3 years managing remote or distributed teams
• Proven success leading high-performing engineering organizations in fast-paced, startup environments
• Strong technical background—comfortable engaging in architectural conversations (especially in Node.js / React environments)
• Track record of recruiting, retaining, and scaling diverse engineering teams
• Skilled in building frameworks for velocity, reliability, and team health
• Effective communicator who can align engineering execution with company goals
• Entrepreneurial mindset—proactive, adaptable, and thrives in ambiguity

Nice to Have

• Experience in enterprise SaaS - payments, e-commerce, customer portals,
• Exposure to AI or machine learning platforms
• Background in managing cross-functional pods or squads (engineering, product, design)
• Hands-on experience with modern dev workflows (CI/CD, trunk-based development, etc.)

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of a platform transforming a $1T+ legacy industry
• Work directly with a product-driven CTO and founder-led team that values engineering deeply
• Help scale a company with real traction—70+ dealers, $5B+ in revenue processed
• 100% remote team culture with flexibility, ownership, and growth
• Competitive compensation, stock options, and benefits