Position Description: The Director of Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the engineering strategy for hardware and embedded systems. This role leads large, distributed teams and oversees end-to-end product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions.
This leader partners cross-functionally across Product, Operations, and Quality to drive innovation, technical excellence, and successful product delivery from concept through launch
Position Location:Remote, Hub Locations, United States
Reports To: Sr. Director of Product, Hardware
What We're Looking For:Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience managing both hardware and embedded device software projects.
- ODM and contract manufacturer relationships - SOW negotiation, acceptance testing, vendor accountability.
- Strong background in engineering strategy, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Expertise in system architecture, hardware design, and embedded software integration.
- Ability to lead large, distributed teams and drive complex programs from concept to launch.
- Demonstrated experience managing senior individual contributors who need little technical direction from their manager
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Additional skills:
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain considerations, and quality assurance.
- Familiarity with IoT ecosystems, connectivity protocols, and firmware development.
- Commercial hardware product domain - POS, drive-through, consumer electronics, industrial, or adjacent
- Experience with compliance standards (e.g., FCC, CE) and product certifications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on scalability and reliability.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern development practice
- BSEE or Computer Engineering
- NPI and manufacturing transfer experience through production handoff
- Audio or Drive-Thru system experience highly preferred
Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:- Define and execute the engineering vision for hardware and embedded systems.
- Oversee end-to-end product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization across multiple disciplines.
- People management for a mixed team of senior hardware and software engineers
- Partner with Product Management, Operations, and Quality teams to deliver innovative, market-leading solutions.
- Drive technical excellence, process improvements, and continuous innovation.
- Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for complex, multi-phase programs.
Interview Process:- Interview #1: Video Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
- Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
- Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
- Interview #4: Video interview with collaborators (via MS Teams)
