Director of Software Engineering

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Can-Ex Technologies is transforming how sewer and underground infrastructure inspections are conducted. Through a combination of cutting-edge hardware and powerful SaaS, we help municipalities, engineering firms, and contractors collect and manage high-quality inspection data—faster and smarter than ever before. We’re now building a high-performing executive and engineering leadership team to match our ambitions. That’s where you come in. The Role As Director of Software Engineering, you will oversee our full-stack software function—spanning our application team and data team. You’ll lead engineering execution while also contributing directly to architectures, automation, and AI-driven enhancements that raise the bar for performance. You will sit on the executive team, helping guide the direction of the company. This isn’t a typical middle-management role. We’re looking for someone who coaches, architects, and accelerates. This role is ideal for someone who is both a technical leader and a strategic operator—ready to architect systems, mentor talent, and push the entire team to the next level. What You’ll Do Provide technical leadership and architectural direction across application, data, and embedded software domains Lead and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary software team Review and contribute to POC code, automation scripts, and performance tooling Drive adoption of modern AI-driven tools to boost team velocity, quality, and clarity Bridge the gap between our SaaS platform, data pipelines, and IoT/edge products Collaborate with the GM and executive peers to align engineering strategy with business outcomes Constantly evaluate tools, frameworks, and methods to drive quality and efficiency Act as a coach and technical mentor to engineers and team leads Who You Are Technically deep, with a passion for building scalable systems and guiding architecture decisions A thoughtful leader who grows people through mentorship, challenge, and clarity A strategic thinker who understands trade-offs, priorities, and how to deliver value fast Comfortable across the stack: front-end, back-end, data, edge/IoT, ML integration Strong communicator who can connect engineering initiatives to broader business goals Curious and excited to bring AI into the team’s toolbox to increase velocity and reduce friction Requirements 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 4+ in technical leadership roles Strong architecture experience acrossSaaS platforms, data pipelines, andembedded/IoT systems Hands-on coding skills in modern languages (Python, TypeScript, etc.) Experience working withAI/ML, automation tools, and dev productivity accelerators Proven ability to lead, coach, and grow engineering teams in fast-paced environments Track record of collaboration with product, data, and executive stakeholders Why Join Us? Leadership seat on the executive team of a fast-growing startup Real ownership across teams, systems, and strategic decisions Work with real-world data, cutting-edge tools, and impactful products Ready to Apply? If you’re a driven and curious professional who wants to make an impact while growing fast, we want to hear from you. Let’s build something great together Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Can-Ex Technologies by 2x Get notified about new Director of Software Engineering jobs in Greater Quebec City Metropolitan Area . Technical Product Owner - Pricing and Underwriting We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr