Director, Software Engineering

Director of Software Engineering
Location: Denver, CO
About Vorto
Vorto is on a mission to increase sustainability and create more jobs by making supply chains more efficient across the entire value chain. Through powerful AI technology, Vorto's autonomous supply chain platform seeks to reduce carbon emissions caused by supply chain transportation, improve the lives of approximately 3.5 million truck drivers and create more jobs across all players in B2B transactions. We operate in a very fast-paced and nimble environment that is highly focused on a team-first, accomplishment-oriented culture that is passionate about the organization's success. Our products have been developed by a world-class engineering team that simplifies complex business problems. We encourage you to visit our careers page and read this blog post to learn more about our culture.
About the Role
Are you passionate about leading operational excellence in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment? Are you yearning for an opportunity to utilize your creativity to grow a scaling process? We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to join us on our journey to facilitate a digital revolution in the B2B supply chain.
The Director of Software Engineering oversees the software engineering team and the various engineering projects. Responsibilities include developing strategies to optimize operations, setting guidelines and product roadmaps, coordinating managers, and liaising with key clients and business partners. Work closely with the CEO, managing software engineering teams and new product development to deliver key products in various markets to our customers. Interface with sales, software engineers, project managers, and internal management to identify product applications to improve revenue and market development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all aspects of Engineering, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, transparency, and accountability in the software engineering department.
• Grow and maintain a highly skilled Engineering team to meet department and company objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales and customers on product identification and market direction.
• Work with other department leads to contribute to cross-functional excellence.
• Ensure the platform's scalability, reliability, and performance as it grows to meet the needs of our enterprise clients.
• Own Engineering standards and best practices, including the design review process.
• Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent by promoting a culture of learning and growth within the software engineering team.
• Identify, recommend, and implement new systems, tools, processes, and technologies to improve design, organizational processes, and decision-making, speed to market, and product maintenance.
• Tracking industry standard benchmarks and driving achievement of best-in-class product specifications and advanced development methods across the organization.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Deep experience in SAAS/platform architecture, cloud technologies, and best practices for software development and delivery.
• Exceptional problem-solving and organizational abilities, and a track record of making sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Strong problem analysis and solution skills in dealing with complex technical issues.
• Extensive experience with prototype, preproduction, and production product launches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• 5-10 years of Engineering Management at a leadership level.

Compensation: $185,000-200,000
Benefits
At Vorto we are committed to developing our employees and providing them exciting opportunities to grow and prosper in their careers.
We offer a competitive benefits package as well as numerous additional perks, including:

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flex and Health Savings Plans
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Company-paid parking or RTD pass
• Voluntary income protection benefits including Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Protection Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free or discounted legal program
• Product & Services Discount Program
• Modern office space in downtown Denver with daily coffee, tea, drinks & snacks
• We supply the industry's best hardware and productivity software.

Vorto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned.