Job Description:Director of Software DevelopmentCAST Group of CompaniesToronto, CanadaCompensation & Role Details- Expected Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this role is between $155,000 - $175,000 CAD , depending on experience and qualifications
- Role Type: New Role
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POSITIONThe Director of Software Development at CAST Group is a senior technology leader responsible for driving the engineering strategy, execution, and organizational development for CAST's core product lines - including WYSIWYG, the global standard for lighting design and pre-visualization, and BlackTrax, a real-time tracking and automation system used in world-class live events and installations.
This role combines strategic leadership, architectural oversight, and hands-on operational management to ensure CAST delivers scalable, innovative, and reliable products that power the creative industries of tomorrow.
You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization - including software, systems, and QA - and partner closely with product management, UX, and the executive team to execute against the product roadmap and long-term technology vision.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Engineering Leadership & Strategy- Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with CAST's business objectives and innovation roadmap.
- Translate product strategy into clear, measurable technical goals and milestones.
- Oversee multiple engineering teams, ensuring delivery excellence, technical quality, and cross-team alignment.
- Build and maintain a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, performance, and continuous learning.
Technical Architecture & Innovation- Provide architectural direction and governance across CAST's product portfolio (WYSIWYG, BlackTrax, and new 3D visualization products).
- Guide modernization initiatives - including refactoring of legacy systems, cloud adoption, and real-time rendering optimization.
- Champion the integration of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, 3D visualization, and automation to enhance user experience and product performance.
- Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, maintainability, and cybersecurity best practices.
Operational Excellence- Implement efficient development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and IT practices to accelerate release cycles and reduce defects.
- Establish clear KPIs and performance metrics for delivery, quality, and system uptime.
- Partner with QA and Product teams to enhance release management, testing automation, and customer satisfaction outcomes.
- Drive risk management and technical debt reduction through structured prioritization and resource allocation.
Talent Development & Team Building- Lead, mentor, and coach senior engineers and managers to develop future leaders.
- Promote a collaborative, transparent, and innovative team environment.
- Recruit top-tier technical talent and support career development through structured training and performance management frameworks.
- Foster diversity, inclusion, and engagement within the engineering organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with Product, UX, and Customer Success teams to ensure seamless alignment between technical delivery and business value.
- Communicate technical decisions, risks, and dependencies clearly to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to company-wide strategic planning and investment decisions by representing the engineering perspective.
Key Deliverables:Comprehensive Product Architecture Blueprint- Develop and document the end-to-end architectural design for WYSIWYG, and new 3D products - covering system components, integrations, data flows, and scalability considerations.
Technology Modernization Roadmap- Define and present a phased plan for evolving CAST's legacy and current platforms toward modern frameworks, and real-time rendering technologies.
3D Rendering and Visualization Framework- Establish or optimize the internal 3D rendering architecture, improving real-time visualization performance, GPU utilization, and integration with lighting and tracking systems.
Cross-Product Integration Strategy- Design and oversee implementation of shared services, APIs, and data exchange mechanisms to enable interoperability between CAST products.
Performance and Scalability Standards- Create architectural and coding standards that ensure stability, low-latency performance, and maintainability across the portfolio.
AI/ML Enablement Plan- Identify and prototype key opportunities for AI-driven features - such as predictive modeling, intelligent automation, or real-time analytics - aligned with product strategy.
Developer Enablement and Mentorship- Build technical capacity by mentoring developers, leading design reviews, and promoting best practices in architecture, testing, and deployment.
Documentation and Governance Framework- Deliver clear technical documentation, architectural decision records (ADRs), and governance templates to ensure consistency and knowledge transfer.
Evaluation of Emerging Technologies- Conduct research and present recommendations on emerging rendering engines, graphics APIs, and cloud infrastructure relevant to CAST's future roadmap.
Cross-Functional Alignment- Partner with product management and leadership to ensure technical decisions support business goals, creative flexibility, and customer innovation.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture, preferably within desktop applications, 3D visualization, or real-time systems.
- Proven track record of architecting and delivering complex software products or platforms in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
- Deep expertise in software architecture, frameworks, and design patterns, with emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Strong background in 3D graphics pipelines, rendering engines, or real-time visualization (experience with OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, Unreal, or Unity is an asset).
- Solid understanding of C++ and/or C#, with experience in optimizing high-performance desktop applications.
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts, such as model integration, data pipelines, or intelligent feature development.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
- Experience working within Agile methodologies using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability, with a hands-on, collaborative approach to guiding technical teams.
- Highly organized, disciplined, and proactive - able to establish structured workflows, set priorities, and make effective decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrates initiative and curiosity - challenges the status quo, identifies new opportunities for improvement, and contributes to innovation across teams.
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Business Unit:CAST
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Number of Openings Available:1
Worker Type:Regular
