Director of Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

Director of Engineering (AI): Leading the flagship Incentive Compensation Management product to build AI-first capabilities and scalable platforms with an accent on product strategy and organizational growth. Focus on scaling high-performing engineering teams and integrating AI to create differentiated customer experiences.

Location: Remote (Toronto / USA). Must be eligible to work in the US or Canada (E-Verify participant).

Company

hirify.global is transforming incentive compensation management and enterprise performance management by building an AI-first platform for revenue organizations.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy for a portfolio of ICM initiatives, aligning with company priorities and AI direction.
• Recruit, grow, and inspire high-performing engineering organizations, developing managers and senior technical leaders.
• Guide architectural and organizational decisions to balance speed, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Drive alignment, prioritization, and execution across Engineering, Product, Design, and GTM teams.
• Create clarity in ambiguous environments and manage high-level stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• 4+ years of experience leading managers and multi-team engineering organizations.
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams and owning products end-to-end.
• Experience or strong aptitude in leveraging AI/ML to create differentiated product experiences.
• Strong technical instincts regarding product architecture, infrastructure, and reliability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for working with executive leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for FTEs, with partial coverage for dependents.
• Flexible vacation policy and quarterly mental health days.
• Annual stipends for professional development and caretaking.
• Work anniversary bonuses that grow with tenure.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (available for US-based employees).
• Latest Apple hardware provided.