Director of Software Engineering and AI

Total Life, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Life, Inc. is seeking a Director of Software Engineering and AI in Edmonton to lead its programming and engineering department. This role involves architecting the next version of their teletherapy platform, integrating AI, and managing a growing team. The opportunity offers equity, bonuses, and a clear path to the Chief Technology Officer role.

Benefits

Healthcare Plan

Remote work available on Fridays

Growth potential to CTO

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Startup experience as an early engineer or tech lead.
• Experience in designing and scaling architecture for web-based platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and optimize the next generation of the core platform.
• Integrate AI and automation to enhance workflows.
• Manage tech projects from concept to delivery.

Skills

Software development

AI

Automation

Web-based platforms

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Director of Software Engineering and AI (Edmonton, AB)

Equity + Bonus + Massive Growth Opportunity

About Total Life

We’re Total Life — the nation’s leading teletherapy platform for older adults, on a mission to help people age better, feel better, and live longer. With tens of thousands of sessions delivered and a fast-growing national footprint, we’re transforming mental health for an underserved generation. Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Best in Business, we’re building something bold — and we’re hiring someone equally bold to lead our programming and engineering department.

Overview

Total Life is the nation’s fastest-growing teletherapy platform focused on older adults. We’re transforming mental health access for a generation that’s too often forgotten — and we’re doing it with compassion, innovation, and speed. Inc. Magazine named us Best in Business, and we’re just getting started.

Now we’re hiring a Director of Software Engineering and AI with the talent, drive, and vision to become our Chief Technology Officer.

We want someone with startup grit, product intuition, and a deep love for building — someone who sees a problem, imagines a better solution, and brings it to life. You’ll architect the next version of our platform, lead a growing team of engineers, and bring bold ideas around AI, automation, and user experience to life. You must already be actively coding, and we expect you to lead by example by consistently shipping code. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our leadership, product, and clinical teams to scale a category-defining company.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, build, and optimize the next generation of Total Life’s core platform
• Integrate AI and automation to enhance workflows for clients, therapists, and care teams
• Build internal tooling that increases efficiency across operations and support
• Manage tech projects from concept to delivery — balancing speed and quality
• Collaborate closely with product, design, clinical, and operations teams
• Lead, recruit, and mentor a small dev team (with room to scale)
• Evaluate and implement third-party tools vs. building in-house solutions
• Own technical vision and lay the foundation for future scale as CTO

Location

Edmonton, Alberta (Please note that remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates with occasional travel to Edmonton)

Job Type

Job Type: Full-Time

Who You Are

• 6–10+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Startup experience — ideally as an early engineer or tech lead
• Experience designing and scaling architecture for web-based platforms
• Deep interest in AI, automation, and the future of healthcare tech
• Proven success managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats, context-switching, and figuring it out fast
• Excellent communicator and team player — you listen, share, and build trust
• Bonus: experience in healthcare, telehealth, or secure data infrastructure

Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000 CAD per year

Why Join Total Life?

• Make an Impact: You’re not inheriting a system — you’re building the future of one, and you can contribute directly to enhancing mental healthcare services for older adults.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside an innovative and supportive team.
• Growth Potential: Clear path to CTO — we’re looking for a long-term builder and leader
• Healthcare Plan: Dental care, extended health care, life insurance, paid time off, and vision care.
• Remote work available on Fridays

Application Instructions

If you’re a motivated programmer ready to launch your career and drive meaningful change in mental healthcare, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and explaining why you’re excited to join our team at Total Life.