Director, Software Engineering, Innovation Lab

2 Months ago • 10-10 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Software Engineering at Lytx will be responsible for optimizing architecture and processes to accelerate delivery and innovation within the Innovation Lab. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of engineers, driving technical vision, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality information systems. The director will also research industry trends, manage product capabilities, and champion key technology investments for both existing and new product features. The role requires a deep understanding of AI, IoT, and embedded systems, with a focus on open-source solutions and collaboration across various teams. The job involves working in a hybrid work schedule with on-site presence on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and remote work on Wednesday and Friday.
Must have:
  • 10+ years leading engineering teams
  • Experience with client-facing solutions and user research
  • 10+ years of full-stack software development experience
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Ability to understand a new business domain
  • Ability to inspire the team
  • Ability to provide logical frameworks
  • Ability to work independently
Good to have:
  • Experience with IoT, embedded, robotics, and real-time systems
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Telehealth
  • 401(k) and 401(k) match
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • FTO or PTO
  • Employee Well-Being program
  • 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Employee Referral program
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
  • Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Job Details

Director, Software Engineering, Innovation Lab

Why Lytx:
We are seeking a Director, Software Engineering, Innovation Lab to help optimize our architecture and processes to accelerate delivery and innovation.  We are looking for an independent thinker who makes convincing, evidence-based, consensus-oriented decisions. Lytx understands safe and unsafe driving and roadway conditions for over 4000 fleet customers, powering over 1 million vehicles travelling billions of miles each year.  If you’re interested in real time distributed computing intelligence (edge IoT + cloud+ AI), with data from GPS, sensors, computer vision models, vehicles, 3rd party sources like weather, traffic or deriving insights from big data, Lytx is the place for you!
 
You’ll Get To: 
•    Define and develop competencies that include technical strategy, application modernization, engineering and innovations, digital transformation, AI & ML, IoT, tech due diligence and enable clients to modernize their application portfolio through a transformative approach. 
•    Hire, mentor, lead and motivate a team of purpose driven Engineers capable of rapidly delivering and learning . 
•    Must be able to go as deep as necessary to validate design and technology directions and solve problems . 
•    Execute architectural design frameworks to ensure high quality information systems are delivered expeditiously and conduct design, architecture and code reviews. 
•    Research, study & be a student to industry trends and changes, competitive approaches, and available future technologies and align ideas to Lytx’s strategic plan. 
•    Own and evolve product capabilities with a focus on native AI ground up, open-source solutions and work cross functionally across product management, product marketing and engineering teams.
•    Drive the technical vision, capabilities, and design of the product, transforming product strategy & business priorities to a short-term/long-term technology roadmap.  
•    Identify and champion key technology investments needed to build a sustainable & long-term competitive platform for existing or new product features and functions.  
•    Leverage knowledge to evangelize and place strategic bets in product investments.    
•    Perform other duties as assigned.    


What You’ll Need:  
•    BS Degree in CS, or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience. 
•    10+ years of prior experience leading or managing dynamic engineering teams. I.e. aligning with cross functional teams such as product management, product marketing and engineering etc.
•    Experience with client facing solutioning and user research.
•    10+ years of full stack software development  with a focus on AI. (Ground up native AI, open source)
•    Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), including both open-source and commercially available AI tools, to develop and deploy advanced NLP solutions, optimize model performance, and integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into products and services.
•    Display a high degree of willingness and ability to understand a new business domain, a new product, the product's business and technical underpinnings.  
•    Ability to inspire your team to think outside the box as they deliver high quality software solutions.  
•    Ability to provide logical frameworks and data to support conclusions and ideas. 
•    Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, unstructured start-up like environment. 
•    Preferred: Experience in one or more specific IoT / embedded / (e.g. IP cameras), robotics/AV and real-time systems preferred.

 
Note: Ideal candidates for this role are based in the San Diego, CA area and can work a hybrid work schedule. (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday onsite and Wednesday and Friday remote) Candidates in the Pacific Standard Time Zone will be considered with travel to the San Diego, office as needed)

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Telehealth
  • 401(k) and 401(k) match
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • FTO or PTO
  • Employee Well-Being program
  • 11 paid holidays plus 1 inclusive holiday per year
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Employee Referral program
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Recognition and Appreciation program
  • Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  This position is also eligible for an incentive compensation plan.  The expected hiring salary for this position is:

$199,250.00 - $251,750.00

Innovation Lives Here


You go all in no matter what you do, and so do we. At Lytx, we’re powered by cutting-edge technology and Happy People. You want your work to make a positive impact in the world, and that’s what we do. Join our diverse team of hungry, humble and capable people united to make a difference.

Together, we help save lives on our roadways.

Find out how good it feels to be a part of an inclusive, collaborative team. We’re committed to delivering an environment where everyone feels valued, included and supported to do their best work and share their voices.

Lytx, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. We’re committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet.

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About The Company

Lytx is the global leader in fleet management technologies. Our solutions harness the power of video to empower drivers and fleets to be safer and more efficient, productive, and profitable so they can thrive in today’s competitive environment. Through the Lytx platform, direct and reseller clients access our customizable services and programs spanning driver safety, risk detection, fleet tracking, compliance, preventative maintenance, and fuel management. Using the world’s largest driving database of its kind, along with proprietary machine vision and artificial intelligence technology, we help protect and connect thousands of fleets and 1.6 million drivers in more than 60 countries worldwide. Lytx is privately held and headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, visit us at Lytx.com.


The SurfsightTM solution is Lytx's indirect market offering, available in North America and internationally. Strategic partners and resellers can use Surfsight's open API platform to easily add video to their telematics stack or utilize our stand-alone Surfsight Cloud dashboard to allow fleet managers to track vehicles, view risky and distracted driving events, retrieve videos from the field, and view and analyze data. The innovative technology in the Surfsight dash cam, powered by Lytx, uses robust machine vision and artificial intelligence to proactively detect and mitigate risk. It provides detailed analytics and real-time visibility into overall fleet performance, giving companies valuable data to help increase safety and savings through better fleet management. The solution offers an accessible entry point into video telematics without compromising on features, functionality, and configuration options. For more information visit https://www.lytx.com/en-us/surfsight.



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