Director, Software Engineering at Jobber

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

SaaS, Technology, Field ServiceIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience as an organizational leader at the Director level or higher
A strong track record of managing and developing people managers across multiple teams and disciplines
Hands-on experience running agile organizations at scale, with a sense of urgency to deliver high-quality solutions to customer problems
Experience developing and executing forward-thinking product strategy aligned with long-term business goals (implied from responsibilities and role context)
Extensive experience in people management, agile software development, and business strategy

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a forward-thinking product strategy that aligns with Jobber’s long-term business goals
Manage a team of Engineering Managers and Senior Engineering Managers, supporting them in leading the growth and continuous improvement of a team of 50+ Software Engineers
Drive product quality, stability, and performance as the team scales, while protecting agility and maximising impact through each stage of growth
Amplify engineering excellence through high-quality software development best practices, mentorship, and a culture of continuous improvement
Partner with peers on the Leadership Team to drive company strategy and advance critical company objectives
Provide technical leadership to the Foundation and Production Engineering teams (Design System, Mobile Platform, Web Platform, Infrastructure, Queueing/Streaming, Trust/Auth, Developer Acceleration)
Deliver high-quality software that meets customers' needs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringTechnical LeadershipProduction EngineeringEngineering ManagementPlatform Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is remote work allowed for this position?

You can work in either our Edmonton or Toronto offices or remotely anywhere within Canada.

What is the salary range for the Director, Software Engineering role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires extensive experience in people management, agile software development, and business strategy, along with the ability to provide technical leadership and develop forward-thinking product strategy.

What is the company culture like at Jobber?

Jobber has a collaborative environment where teams have autonomy, inspired by values of being humble, supportive, and giving a sh*t; leaders work with empathy to support work-life harmony, and the company releases early and often while addressing technical debt.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

A strong candidate is driven to bring people, technology, and strategy together, with seasoned engineering leadership experience, dedication, and passion to deliver high-quality software and support professional growth.

Jobber

SaaS platform for home service management

About Jobber

Jobber provides software solutions tailored for home service businesses, helping them manage operations like quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and payment collection. The platform operates on a subscription model, allowing small to medium-sized businesses in industries such as cleaning, landscaping, plumbing, and HVAC to access its features for a recurring fee. Jobber simplifies the management process, making it easier for businesses to serve their customers. It includes a mobile app and offers unlimited one-on-one support, along with resources like salary reports to assist in hiring. Jobber's goal is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of home service businesses.

Edmonton, CanadaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$180.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms may reduce Jobber's market share.

Economic fluctuations could impact small businesses' ability to afford Jobber's services.

Integration issues with third-party services may lead to customer dissatisfaction.

Differentiation

Jobber offers a comprehensive SaaS platform for home service businesses.

The platform integrates AI tools like Jobber Copilot for enhanced decision-making.

Jobber's subscription model includes features like quoting, scheduling, and invoicing.

Upsides

Jobber's AI-powered Copilot enhances business strategies and operations.

The partnership with Stripe offers embedded financial services for better cash flow management.

Jobber's new marketing tools help businesses grow through online reviews and campaigns.

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