Job Description
Job Description
Apply now: Director / Head of Engineering, location is Remote. The start date is ASAP for this permanent position.
Job Title: Director / Head of Engineering
Location-Type: Remote (Travel 4 times a year to DC HQ)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $210,000 – $240,000/year
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO
Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Job Description:
Lead and scale a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for delivering an end-to-end IoT platform spanning embedded firmware, mobile applications, cloud infrastructure, and data systems.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage a ~20-person engineering organization across firmware, mobile, backend, data, and DevOps teams
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Drive delivery planning, milestones, and execution for an integrated IoT platform
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Oversee system integration across embedded devices, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure
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Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance across firmware, mobile, backend, and data pipelines
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Provide technical leadership across embedded systems, IoT architecture, and distributed systems
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Establish and enforce quality standards, observability, and testing practices
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Coordinate cross-team dependencies and resolve integration risks early
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Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers while fostering accountability and ownership
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Support team growth and scaling through hiring, organizational planning, and leadership development
Requirements:
Must-Haves:
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8 years leading engineering teams delivering IoT or distributed systems
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Hands-on background in embedded systems / firmware development
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Strong experience with C programming (GCC toolchains)
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Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and low-power wireless systems
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Familiarity with embedded Linux or Zephyr RTOS environments
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Knowledge of low-power IoT device architecture and hardware/firmware integration
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Ability to read electrical schematics and hardware datasheets
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Experience integrating firmware, mobile applications, and cloud systems
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CI/CD experience across embedded and cloud environments
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Proven ability to lead engineers through delegation, accountability, and systems-based execution
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Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)
Nice-to-Haves:
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Experience with Nordic Semiconductor (nRF52) platforms
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Knowledge of Zigbee or other low-power wireless protocols
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Background in industrial automation or control systems
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Prior experience working in defense technology or regulated environments
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Startup engineering leadership experience
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Familiarity with AWS-based data platforms and IoT data pipelines
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Edge AI or device-level data processing experience