Director, Software Engineering

Kaseya Careers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaseya in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams delivering enterprise SaaS products and platform capabilities. This role shapes engineering strategy, drives execution, and partners with Product, Architecture, Security, and Executive Leadership to scale operations and deliver secure, reliable software.

The position emphasizes building scalable cloud and hybrid solutions, workforce planning, and performance-driven leadership to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in production environments.
• 5+ years leading software engineering managers and technical leaders.
• Experience leading SaaS or distributed systems.
• Experience defining engineering strategy, priorities and delivery roadmaps.
• Experience managing teams through software delivery and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop software engineering managers and technical leaders across multiple teams.
• Drive engineering strategy, organizational planning, and execution for a portfolio of SaaS products.
• Define technical direction, delivery priorities, and long-term platform investments with Product and Architecture.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, metrics, quality standards, and operational practices.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and reliable software in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with Product, Security, Support, Operations and Executives.
• Support workforce planning, hiring, and talent development initiatives.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer impact.

Job description

About Kaseya

Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive platform helps organizations efficiently manage, secure, and automate their IT environments, driving operational efficiency and long-term business success.

Backed by Insight Partners, a leading global software investor, Kaseya has experienced sustained double-digit growth and continues to expand its global footprint. Today, Kaseya supports customers in more than 20 countries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide.

Founded in 2000, Kaseya has built a culture centered around innovation, accountability, and results. We are a high-growth, high-performance organization that values individuals who are driven, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers and teammates alike.

At Kaseya, success comes from embracing challenges, moving with urgency, and continuously raising the bar.

Job Title:

Senior Director, Software Engineering

Why Kaseya?

Join a fast-growing company that’s transforming the IT industry. At Kaseya, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a dynamic team, and develop your career in a highimpact role.

Join the Kaseya growth rocket ship and see how we are #ChangingLives!

Job Summary

We’re hiring a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple engineering teams responsible for delivering enterprise SaaS products and platform capabilities. This role is responsible for engineering strategy, organizational leadership, execution excellence, and technical direction across a portfolio of products. You will partner with Product, Architecture, Security, and Executive Leadership to scale engineering operations, improve delivery performance, and support the development of secure, reliable, and scalable software solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and develop software engineering managers and technical leaders across multiple teams
• Drive engineering strategy, organizational planning, and execution across a portfolio of SaaS products
• Partner with Product and Architecture teams to define technical direction, delivery priorities, and long-term platform investments
• Establish and improve engineering processes, delivery metrics, quality standards, and operational practices
• Ensure engineering teams deliver secure, scalable, and reliable software in cloud and hybrid environments
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Security, Support, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams
• Support workforce planning, hiring, succession planning, and talent development initiatives
• Monitor organizational performance and delivery outcomes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and customer impact

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in a production environment
• 5+ years of experience leading software engineering managers and technical leaders
• Experience leading engineering organizations responsible for SaaS applications or distributed systems
• Experience defining engineering strategy, organizational priorities, and delivery roadmaps
• Experience managing engineering teams through software delivery, operational support, and organizational growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering organizations supporting enterprise SaaS platforms
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, IT management, or data-intensive software products
• Experience driving platform modernization or large-scale technology transformation initiatives
• Experience working with AI-enabled products, engineering tooling, or automation initiatives
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic planning and investment decisions
• Experience scaling engineering organizations in high-growth environments

Additional Information

Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Salary - 220 - 280k

Additional information
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.