Director of Software Engineering — Lead AI & Growth

Timescapes; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

KiwiSaver 5%

EAP & wellbeing support

Enhanced parental leave

Equity package

Job summary

Timescapes is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a small, high-performing team responsible for backend, frontend and site reliability. You will shape the long-term technology roadmap, drive disciplined delivery, and explore AI-enabled improvements to the SDLC while maintaining security and quality.

You will collaborate with Product, Design and other teams to expand core products and potentially develop new offerings as Timescapes grows globally from New Zealand base.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams and delivering projects.
• Experience guiding SDLC and AI initiative deployment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of security/compliance (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Lead backend, frontend and site reliability engineers (6 in total).
• Define long-term tech roadmap and non-functional investments (scalability, reliability, observability).
• Drive AI maturity and integrate AI into the engineering workflow.
• Hire and mentor engineers; evolve team structure as Timescapes grows.
• Collaborate with Product, Design and operations to deliver on the product roadmap.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

AI adoption

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science

Job description

Timescapes is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a small, high-performing team responsible for backend, frontend and site reliability. You will shape the long-term technology roadmap, drive disciplined delivery, and explore AI-enabled improvements to the SDLC while maintaining security and quality.

You will collaborate with Product, Design and other teams to expand core products and potentially develop new offerings as Timescapes grows globally from New Zealand base.