Director of Engineering and Product Integration (San Diego, US)
Job brief
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Engineering and Product Integration to lead our scaling efforts, enhance our product development processes, and ensure seamless integration across all departments. This role is pivotal in driving our company’s growth by aligning our technological advancements with market needs and internal capabilities.
About EnSight Technologies
Based out of San Diego, California, we are a startup looking to change how parkers find the best place to park and how owners and operator of parking facilities use data to improve their bottom line. With the power of intelligent design and intuitive parking technology, we build parking guidance systems to give drivers the information they want and need.
With years of experience in developing optical and machine learning technologies, coupled with our skill in delivering integrated parking solutions, we created the EnSight ecosystem.
We call it an ecosystem because it’s flexible, made to adapt to the environment of each parking facility. Our solution delivers instant occupancy counts, customizable dynamic signage, and an open API infrastructure, all within a smart, affordable and flexible parking guidance system.
Working across many industries with clients big and small, we’re giving parking providers a solution that’s made for them, enhancing the parking experience for all. For more information on the company go to www.ensight-technologies.com
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for product development and engineering that aligns with company and stakeholder goals.
- Oversee the roadmap for product development, ensuring products meet market demands and maintain technological edge.
Process and Project Management
- Streamline and optimize internal processes to support scalability, focusing on software development, hardware integration, and client support workflows.
- Lead technical project management efforts with internal resources and 3rd party development augmentation teams, ensuring timely delivery of projects while maintaining high standards of quality.
Technical Oversight
- Provide technical leadership across teams, ensuring best practices in software and hardware development.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies or processes that can enhance product quality, development speed, or operational efficiency.
Interdepartmental Coordination
- Act as a liaison between engineering, product, support, and other departments, ensuring cohesive and efficient operations.
- Resolve interdepartmental issues, particularly concerning product bugs or integration challenges.
Product Development
- Drive the product life cycle from conception to launch, ensuring market fit, technical feasibility, and business viability.
- Collaborate with product managers and marketing to understand market needs and competitive landscape.
Team Building and Leadership
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of engineers, and developers.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and high performance within the engineering and product teams.
Stakeholder Management
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders including investors, board members, and external partners about technical strategies, progress, and challenges.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in software development or systems engineering, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior management role.
- Proven track record in scaling technology products or companies.
Skill and Competencies
- Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and product management principles.
- Experience with vision systems, AI/ML, or similar technologies is a strong plus.
- Excellent project management skills with a history of delivering on time and within budget.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across diverse teams.
Leadership Qualities
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate market trends and technological advancements.
- Inspirational leader who can motivate and guide teams towards common goals.
- Resilient problem-solver capable of navigating complex technical and business challenges.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic tech company through growth and innovation.
- Support to attend industry conferences and continuous professional development.
