Remote Senior Director of Software Engineering

Description:

• ThoughtExchange is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead engineering teams in shaping and implementing top-level engineering strategies.
• The role involves overseeing all facets of the engineering function, working closely with directors, engineering managers, team leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Responsibilities include offering technical guidance, ensuring robust engineering practices, designs, and resource efficiency, and managing the development, well-being, and progression of engineering teams.
• The Senior Director collaborates with leadership and stakeholders to shape product strategy, enhance user experience, and implement operational strategies supporting growth and expansion.
• This position has a planned career advancement path to a VP-level role within the year.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, 7+ years of people management experience, and 3+ years in a senior-level leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, languages, frameworks, and technologies.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software projects.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience running technical programs for SR&ED, IRAP, and patent planning.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, coupled with the ability to attract, retain, and lead top engineering talent.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align engineering strategies with overall business objectives.

Benefits:

• ThoughtExchange offers a benefits package focused on health & wellness, including a generous time off policy, flexible extended benefits plan options, and company-wide Mental Health days off.
• Maternity & parental leave top-up programs and access to Maple, Inklebot, and Headspace for primary care, mental health, and wellness needs.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility in work location and structure of the day.
• Share options, competitive pay, and ongoing share awards based on contributions.
• Culture of prioritizing employee voices through an anonymous, anti-bias platform for feedback.
• Fair compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
• Connection with remote hubs across Canada & the US, annual company gatherings, virtual monthly meetings, and a #gratitude Slack channel.
• Opportunities for growth through Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ADEI) sessions, Learning & Development, annual Professional Development stipend, and Company Coach support.