Director of Engineering (Remote - Canada)

Jobgether; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Engineering to shape the vision and execution for renter products. This role involves overseeing development, integrating AI/ML, and collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in engineering and management, with a strong focus on creating impactful digital products.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with bonus and equity package

Flexibility to explore and integrate emerging technologies

Career growth in a fast-scaling environment

Inclusive and collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in backend or full-stack engineering.
• 5+ years in a management role, managing other managers.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for renter products.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams while recruiting top talent.
• Oversee the architecture and development of scalable systems.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

System Architecture

Data Platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

About Jobgether:

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Director of Engineering, Renter in Canada.

This leadership role will be responsible for shaping the engineering vision and execution for a major product pillar focused on transforming the rental experience. You’ll oversee the development and delivery of renter-facing platforms, drive the integration of AI/ML to enhance user experience, and collaborate across product, design, and data teams. You’ll operate at both strategic and tactical levels—leading technical teams, guiding product evolution, and ensuring scalable system architecture. If you're passionate about creating meaningful digital products and empowering high-performing teams, this role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact.

Accountabilities:

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for renter products, balancing innovation with operational excellence
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, including managers, while recruiting top talent to scale the organization
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data Science, and Business teams to prioritize features and initiatives
• Oversee the architecture and development of scalable backend and full-stack systems
• Guide the evolution of front-end systems, design frameworks, and accessibility standards
• Collaborate on leveraging datasets and ML models to optimize user experiences
• Ensure engineering best practices, code quality, and agile methodologies are embedded across the team

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in backend or full-stack engineering, with 5+ years in a management role, including managing other managers
• Proven ability to lead engineering organizations in scaling consumer-facing web applications
• Strong technical expertise in system architecture, data platforms, and agile team leadership
• Experience building and optimizing high-performance backend systems
• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, UX, and Analytics
• Familiarity with hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is recommended, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus and equity package
• High-impact role with visibility across core company initiatives
• Flexibility to explore and integrate emerging technologies
• Opportunity to drive end-to-end product development and shape product direction
• Career growth in a fast-scaling, mission-driven environment
• Remote-first setup within Canada
• Meaningful work that helps people find their next home
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture

Jobgether hiring process disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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