Location:Hybrid – Downtown Toronto (4 days/week in office)Comp:$250K–$300K CAD base + meaningful early-stage equityType:Full-time | PermanentA well-funded, Silicon Valley–backed deep tech company is hiring aDirector of Engineeringto lead and scale its Toronto engineering presence.The company is building AI-native infrastructure at the intersection of software and semiconductor design. With $30M+ raised and solid commercial traction, they’re entering the next phase of growth and investing heavily in leadership.This role is foundational. You’ll be responsible for shaping the Toronto office into a high-caliber engineering hub while partnering closely with U.S.-based executive leadership.You will:Scale the Toronto engineering team from early foundation to ~20–30 engineers across software, ML/AI, data,



and developer toolingPartner directly with executive and product leadership to align technical strategy across geographiesStay close to architecture and design decisions while operating as an organizational leaderMentor and grow senior engineers into future technical leadersThis is not a “pure manager” role. Technical depth and credibility matter.What They’re Looking ForProven experience scaling strong software engineering teamsBackground as a hands‑on engineer before moving into leadershipComfortable operating in early‑to‑growth stage environmentsAI-native exposure strongly preferredYou do not need to be an AI research expert, but experience working with:LLMsRetrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)AI tooling, agents, or ML‑integrated systems…will be highly valued. The company is AI‑first at the infrastructure layer.Excellent communicator, strong product instincts, and able to attract senior talentWhy This RoleFoundational leadership seat in a category‑defining companyReal ownership over hiring, culture, and technical directionEarly‑stage equity with upsideDeep technical problem space with real‑world impact#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Engineering - C$250,000 - C$300,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Silicon Valley–backed deep tech
📍 Toronto