Director of Engineering

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 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