Director, Software Engineering, Innovation Lab

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:

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.