Lytx, Inc. · 1 day ago
Director, Software Engineering, Innovation Lab (West Coast)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$207K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expLytx, Inc. is a technology company focused on optimizing driving safety and roadway conditions through innovative solutions. They are seeking a Director of Software Engineering for the Innovation Lab to lead a team in developing technical strategies and modernizing applications with a strong emphasis on AI, IoT, and digital transformation.
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Responsibilities
Define and develop competencies that include technical strategy, application modernization, engineering and innovations, digital transformation, AI & ML, IoT, tech due diligence and enable clients to modernize their application portfolio through a transformative approach
Hire, mentor, lead and motivate a team of purpose driven Engineers capable of rapidly delivering and learning
Must be able to go as deep as necessary to validate design and technology directions and solve problems
Execute architectural design frameworks to ensure high quality information systems are delivered expeditiously and conduct design, architecture and code reviews
Research, study & be a student to industry trends and changes, competitive approaches, and available future technologies and align ideas to Lytx’s strategic plan
Own and evolve product capabilities with a focus on native AI ground up, open-source solutions and work cross functionally across product management, product marketing and engineering teams
Drive the technical vision, capabilities, and design of the product, transforming product strategy & business priorities to a short-term/long-term technology roadmap
Identify and champion key technology investments needed to build a sustainable & long-term competitive platform for existing or new product features and functions
Leverage knowledge to evangelize and place strategic bets in product investments
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in CS, or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of prior experience leading or managing dynamic engineering teams. I.e. aligning with cross functional teams such as product management, product marketing and engineering etc
Experience with client facing solutioning and user research
10+ years of full stack software development with a focus on AI. (Ground up native AI, open source)
Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), including both open-source and commercially available AI tools, to develop and deploy advanced NLP solutions, optimize model performance, and integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into products and services
Display a high degree of willingness and ability to understand a new business domain, a new product, the product's business and technical underpinnings
Ability to inspire your team to think outside the box as they deliver high quality software solutions
Ability to provide logical frameworks and data to support conclusions and ideas
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, unstructured start-up like environment
Preferred
Experience in one or more specific IoT / embedded / (e.g. IP cameras), robotics/AV and real-time systems preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Telehealth
401(k) and 401(k) match
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
FTO or PTO
Employee Well-Being program
11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
Volunteer Time Off
Employee Referral program
Education Reimbursement Program
Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs
Company
Lytx, Inc.
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501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$769MKey Investors
Leader VenturesTriangle Peak PartnersInsight Partners
2020-01-08Acquired
2018-12-01Convertible Note
2018-04-06Private Equity· $700M
Leadership Team
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Rajesh Rudraradhya
Chief Technology Officer
Rob Bartels
Senior Vice President - New Ventures
Recent News
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