Director, Engineering - AI Products

Team: IT

Location: Canada

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

The Director, Engineering - AI Products will own the strategy, execution, and evolution of core AI-focused product areas, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business objectives. This role requires a leader who can balance long-term architectural vision with practical delivery, while empowering teams to build impactful solutions.

• Lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning machine learning, software engineering, and data/analytics capabilities.
• Define the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for AI-driven platforms, including intelligent agents, automation workflows, and scalable AI applications.
• Build and maintain a high standard of engineering excellence through strong development practices, architecture reviews, and quality-focused processes.
• Partner with product, design, delivery, and business stakeholders to translate customer needs into effective technical strategies.
• Guide the development and deployment of AI-powered enterprise products that improve user experiences and operational efficiency.
• Act as a strategic technical advisor, helping stakeholders understand opportunities and trade-offs across technology and business priorities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation as the engineering organization scales.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in building AI-powered products, scaling teams, and delivering enterprise software solutions. You should combine deep technical expertise with exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience leading engineering teams and organizations.
• Proven success managing and developing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in technology-driven environments.
• Strong expertise in B2B enterprise SaaS, with experience in early-stage or high-growth companies preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and operating AI-powered products in production environments.
• Experience with agentic systems, AI workflows, large language model applications, or other advanced AI technologies at scale.
• Ability to define technical strategy while remaining connected to execution and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to proactively identify challenges and drive solutions.
• Experience creating inclusive, high-trust teams through empathetic leadership and mentorship.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary range of $250,000 - $275,000, depending on location, experience, and expertise.
• Comprehensive compensation package including equity opportunities, benefits, and additional perks.
• Remote-first flexibility, enabling you to work effectively from your preferred location.
• Opportunity to lead impactful AI initiatives and shape the future of enterprise technology.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and supports professional growth.