Director of Software Engineering

We are hiring a Director of Software Engineering to work onsite at Whisker HQ to co-lead our technical evolution. This foundational leadership role partners closely with the VP of Software Engineering, anchoring engineering excellence for our core development team.

This leader will oversee the scalable, resilient architecture and execution of all backend systems and shared platform services. A core focus is owning data flow from ingestion and modeling to storage and access creating clean pathways across teams.

The Director will architect our internal metrics infrastructure, enabling all functions (Finance, Ops, Product, Executive) to self-serve trusted, timely insights. They will connect technical systems with business stakeholders, ensuring the data powering decisions is accurate and transparent.

The role is also responsible for orchestrating backend/frontend development rhythm, ensuring cohesive APIs, predictable integration cycles, and fast, high-quality development. Ultimately, this leader will champion a culture of data clarity and technical precision, building systems that power our products and help the company operate with confidence., The Director of Software Engineering will lead the continued development and management of our digital products, product roadmap for our embedded systems, mobile apps, cloud infrastructure, Machine Learning engineering capabilities, product ideation and management, and the growth and management of our evolving team to ensure we're delivering great products for our customers around the globe!, This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Oversees the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives
• Manages the software engineering department's resources, fostering innovation, and ensuring that software projects meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements
• Establishes and enforces engineering best practices and operational procedures to ensure scalable and secure software development processes
• Drives the adoption of new technologies and frameworks within the team, staying abreast of industry trends to keep the company at the cutting edge of technological advancements
• Fosters an environment of collaboration and communication within the engineering teams and across departments, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged in key project decisions
• Advances our software capabilities into sensor fusion, machine learning, pet recognition, IoT connectivity and in-app experience
• Develops a clear vision of machine learning solutions to enable AI-powered in-app experiences for pet health, well-being and interaction
• Beyond traditional machine learning algorithms, the Director recognizes opportunities where deep learning is applicable and scales the team to address those opportunitie

• Bachelor's and/or Master's in Computer Science or related field and / or equivalent years of experience
• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years experience as a Senior Software Engineering Manager or Director
• 10+ years of development experience with at least 5 years in cloud environments working with SQL, Python, Java, and RESTful APIs
• 7+ years leading multiple Agile teams and programs with expert understanding of Agile and Lean principles
• Strong knowledge of the AWS IoT stack in the context of large-scale IoT product deployments
• Experience with Flutter (or other comparable framework) for mobile app design, development and support
• This requires driving architecture, execution, verification and automation of all aspects of the products
• Clear understanding of both supervised and unsupervised learning methodologies and infrastructure needs
• Proven ability to manage multiple product lines and meet aggressive release schedules
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills
• Experience managing teams of 30-100 people and demonstrated ability to build high-performing, collaborative teams
• Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills
• High degree of ownership, initiative and operational discipline
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
• A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
• Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.