Job title: Director of Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Technology & Software
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: USD $225,000.00
Salary to: USD $250,000.00
Job published: 20/01/2026
Job ID: 202593

Job Description

Director of Engineering

Edison Smart are searching for a Director of Engineering to lead high-performing engineering teams building a complex, live-service VR and SaaS product platform. This role combines technical leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on oversight of Unity, Full-Stack Web, and DevOps teams.

You will report to the CTO and be responsible for the architecture, execution, and technical excellence across the product ecosystem, delivering a scalable, data-driven platform that enables rapid content development and robust SaaS functionality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and scale three core engineering teams: Unity (VR/Desktop), Full-Stack Web, and DevOps (Build & Infrastructure)

  • Architecture & Technical Strategy: Define and drive the technical vision, enhancing modularity and scalability through configuration-as-code approaches

  • Content & Tooling Pipelines: Build tooling pipelines to accelerate content development and cross-team collaboration

  • Technical Standards: Set and enforce best practices across Unity/C#, React/Node, and AWS-based cloud infrastructure

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with executives, product, operations, content, and education teams to align the engineering roadmap with business goals

  • Team Development: Mentor engineering leaders, oversee hiring, onboarding, and career development of all engineers

  • Technology Focus: Stay current with VR, web technologies, and simulation trends to guide innovation

Requirements

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in senior leadership

  • Proven experience managing or architecting across Unity/C#, Full-Stack Web (React/Node), and DevOps (AWS, containers, CI/CD)

  • Experience leading large-scale, live-service commercial products or complex simulation systems

  • Expertise in Unity/C# architecture, profiling, and scalable system design

  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-department collaboration skills

  • Eligible to work in the United States; occasional travel may be required

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in VR/AR or immersive technology development

  • Familiarity with healthcare, medical simulation, or related industries

  • Knowledge of agile methodologies and engineering management best practices

  • Experience leading distributed or remote-first teams

Location & Work Model

  • Full-time, remote within the United States

  • Expected work hours aligned with Pacific Standard Time

  • Occasional travel for conferences or leadership retreats

Compensation & Benefits

  • Target salary: $225,000–245,000, depending on experience

  • Remote work setup with home office support

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Company laptop, home office credit, and internet reimbursement

  • Unlimited PTO