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Spare · 4 weeks ago

Director of Software Engineering

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

CAD$200K/yr - CAD$273K/yr

10+ years exp

Spare is a company focused on innovation in software development, seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead and scale their development team. This role emphasizes people management and organizational leadership while also requiring hands-on technical contributions to ensure high-quality product delivery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Mobile AppsSoftwareTransportation

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop software development team leads, ensuring strong people management and technical mentorship across the software development organization

Ensure delivery of high-quality products that meet user and business needs

Partner closely with product and design leaders to align roadmaps and execution

Balance hands-on technical involvement (e.g., code reviews, architectural input) with organizational leadership

Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, and results while maintaining Spare’s values of collaboration and inclusion

Navigate and shape Spare’s evolving structure, establishing scalable processes while remaining adaptable in a high-growth environment

Actively contribute to recruiting and retention, ensuring a strong and diverse pipeline of talent

Travel quarterly to connect with distributed teams and participate in leadership events and customer visits

Qualification

Software development leadershipPeople managementWeb developmentOrganizational leadershipTechnical mentorshipCoaching skillsInclusive cultureCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsResults-driven