Job Description:
Director of Software Development
CAST Group of Companies
Toronto, Canada
Compensation & Role Details

Expected Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this role is between $155,000 - $175,000 CAD , depending on experience and qualifications

Role Type: New Role

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THE COMPANY
CAST is an award-winning developer of software and hardware solutions for the entertainment, events, and meetings industries. Our flagship products include WYSIWYG, the industry standard for lighting design and pre-visualization, and BlackTrax, a cutting-edge real-time tracking system.

For over 30 years, we’ve driven innovation, recognized with 24 patents, two Emmy Awards, and multiple international industry honors. Our technology powers some of the world’s most iconic productions — from the Olympics and Super Bowl halftime shows to Cirque du Soleil, Disney, Apple, and major tours by U2, The Weeknd, and Carrie Underwood.

Beyond live entertainment, we partner with global brands including Marriott, Loews, and Encore Global to transform event and production experiences worldwide.

POSITION
The Director of Software Development at CAST Group is a senior technology leader responsible for driving the engineering strategy, execution, and organizational development for CAST’s core product lines — including WYSIWYG, the global standard for lighting design and pre-visualization, and BlackTrax,



a real-time tracking and automation system used in world-class live events and installations.

This role combines strategic leadership, architectural oversight, and hands‑on operational management to ensure CAST delivers scalable, innovative, and reliable products that power the creative industries of tomorrow.

You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization — including software, systems, and QA — and partner closely with product management, UX, and the executive team to execute against the product roadmap and long-term technology vision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engineering Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with CAST’s business objectives and innovation roadmap.

Translate product strategy into clear, measurable technical goals and milestones.

Oversee multiple engineering teams, ensuring delivery excellence, technical quality, and cross-team alignment.

Build and maintain a solid engineering culture focused on accountability, performance, and continuous learning.

Technical Architecture & Innovation

Provide architectural direction and governance across CAST’s product portfolio (WYSIWYG, BlackTrax, and new 3D visualization products).

Guide modernization initiatives — including refactoring of legacy systems, cloud adoption, and real-time rendering optimization.

Champion the integration of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, 3D

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