Join Our Global Tech Team - Make an Impact as a Director of Engineering.
About Us
We're a global leader in consumer networking, smart electronics, enterprise solutions, and software services. With dual headquarters and a brand-new R&D Center in California, we're powering the future of next-gen networking, IoT, and transformative cloud solutions. Our mission is to connect the world through reliable, high-performance technology.
We're looking for a Director of Engineering to help drive the engineering vision, ensuring alignment with company goals while leading high-performing teams. You will define the technology roadmap, oversee architectural decisions, and foster collaboration across Product Management, Security, and other departments. Your role includes optimizing development processes, managing budgets, and ensuring operational excellence. Additionally, you will attract and retain top talent, maintain rigorous code and design standards, and coordinate global teams to enhance knowledge sharing and efficiency.
Position: Director of Engineering
Location: Irvine, California (relocation assistance available)
Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 base + bonus
Visa Sponsorship: Not available at this time
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership
- Define and implement a long-term engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
Team Leadership & Development
- Build, mentor, and manage multiple engineering teams.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Technical Strategy & Architecture
- Lead architectural decisions to ensure scalable, secure, and high-quality systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with Product, Security, and other departments to translate business needs into technical solutions.
️ Operational Excellence
- Optimize engineering processes, including Agile development and QA best practices.
Global Team Coordination
- Align international teams, streamline workflows, and encourage knowledge sharing.
Talent Strategy
- Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent to support long-term growth.
Stakeholder Communication
- Present engineering progress, challenges, and strategic plans to executive leadership.
Code & Design Oversight
- Oversee code reviews and uphold rigorous engineering standards across teams.
Budget & Resource Management
- Manage engineering budgets and allocate resources efficiently.
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Mandarin and English (spoken and written) preferred.
- 10+ years in software/hardware engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience building and scaling high-performing teams.
- Strong background in embedded systems and connected technologies.
- Proficient in Agile practices and full software development lifecycle.
- Effective communicator with strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $180,000-$250,000
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Free snacks and drinks, Friday team lunches
- ️ Free gym membership and wellness perks
- Bi-annual reviews and annual raises
- Quarterly team-building events
Ready to lead the future of smart home innovation?
Apply now to join a mission-driven team building smarter, more connected lives.