Director of Engineering (Remote - Canada)

Jobgether

Canada

Remote

CAD 268,000 - 332,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus and equity package

Flexibility to explore emerging technologies

Career growth in a fast-scaling environment

Inclusive and collaborative company culture

Job summary

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

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in backend or full-stack engineering.
5+ years in a management role, including 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

System Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Director of Engineering (Remote - Canada)

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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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