Director of Engineering
Toronto, Canada (Hybrid) | Full Time
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering to lead our full-stack engineering organization—including hardware, embedded systems, and software development. This critical leadership role reports into the CTO and works closely with the CEO, CTO, and Product team to deliver best-in-class mobile devices and companion mobile applications. You will be responsible for shaping and executing our engineering strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring our products are built with performance, scalability, and child safety in mind.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Vision
- Drive the engineering roadmap across hardware and software platforms in alignment with product and business goals.
- Set high standards for system architecture, security, scalability, and quality assurance across all development efforts.
- Lead design and delivery of embedded firmware, mobile & device application functionality, cloud infrastructure, and data systems.
Hardware and Firmware Oversight
- Oversee global hardware engineering and manufacturing development.- Execution and Performance Tracking
- Ensure reliability, compliance, and performance of embedded systems and device firmware.
- Manage device testing, certification, and product launch processes.
Software Development Oversight
- Lead engineering teams responsible for OS dev on devices, mobile app dev, platform services, infrastructure and QA.
- Champion agile methodologies, CI/CD, and best practices to ensure consistent delivery and high-quality user experiences.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Product, Operations, and Support teams to translate product requirements into reliable, scalable solutions.
- Participate in strategic planning and budgeting discussions with executive leadership.
Team Building & Management
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing, cross-disciplinary engineering team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Customer & Compliance Focus
- Deliver engineering solutions that set the standard for safety, security, & compliance to serve our customers and their families.
- Maintain awareness of and adherence to relevant compliance standards (COPPA, CCPA, GDPR, FCC, etc.).
About You:
You are an inspiring technical leader with a hands-on approach and a passion for building innovative products that have a positive social impact. You thrive at the intersection of hardware and software and are energized by the opportunity to build and lead teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Your Experience:
Experience: 8+ years in engineering leadership roles, with experience managing both hardware and software teams; background in consumer electronics, IoT, or wearable technology preferred.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of embedded systems, OS and mobile development, cloud infrastructure, and system integration.
Leadership: Proven ability to scale and manage distributed engineering teams and lead complex product development cycles.
AI focus: Proven track record of leveraging AI technologies to drive process innovation and enhance team or organizational productivity.
Execution-Oriented: Deep experience shipping products from concept to market – on time and within budget.
Communication: Excellent communication skills and ability to align cross-functional teams around a clear technical vision.
Customer-Focused: Passionate about creating safe, thoughtful, and engaging tech experiences for kids and families.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Generous time off
- An opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing company.
- Opportunity to work on innovative products that make a positive impact on children’s lives
- Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment