Director of Software Engineering

Stealth Startup; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 397,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing technology company as a Director of Software Engineering, leading a talented team to drive software solutions in high-performance environments. You'll be responsible for fostering collaboration, overseeing development, and implementing software best practices, playing a pivotal role in bridging software and hardware.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Meaningful equity

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Proven success with software interacting directly with hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
• Oversee software systems architecture and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integrated solutions.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Software Development

Collaboration

Communication

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Director of Software Engineering

Location: Oakland, CA (onsite)

About Us:

We are a fast-growing technology company based in Oakland, California, building cutting-edge systems that bridge software and hardware in high-performance environments. Our mission is to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in complex, real-world scenarios.

The Role:

We’re seeking a seasoned Director of Software Engineering to lead and scale our talented software engineering team. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving the vision, execution, and delivery of software solutions that seamlessly integrate with advanced hardware systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in systems, hardware, and product to ensure our technology meets rigorous performance and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction for the software engineering organization.
• Oversee architecture, development, and deployment of embedded, application-level, and cloud-connected software systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, product, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure cohesive and integrated solutions.
• Champion software engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, code quality, and agile development.
• Drive recruiting, hiring, and career development to build a high-performing engineering culture.
• Ensure successful execution of software development milestones and timelines across multiple initiatives.
• Lead technical reviews, design discussions, and risk assessments with senior technical staff.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in technical leadership or management roles.
• Proven success delivering production-grade software in environments where software interfaces directly with hardware systems.
• Strong experience with embedded systems, real-time computing, and system-level integration.
• Solid understanding of C/C++, Python, and software design for high-reliability applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, or DevOps practices is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Experience in mission-critical or safety-critical system domains.
• Familiarity with hardware bring-up, diagnostics, and sensor integration.
• Track record of building and scaling multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that’s solving tough technical challenges with real-world impact. We offer competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and a chance to lead in a company where your work truly matters.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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