Director of Platform Engineering

Job Title: Director, Engineering (Platform, SecEng, Data Science/AI)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia or USA (100% Remote working)

Perm/FTE Role


Job Description


The Opportunity


We’re looking for a Director of Platform Engineering to lead and elevate our Platform, SecEngs, and Data Science & AI pillars.


This is a critical leadership role responsible for building scalable foundations, ensuring the security and reliability of our platform, and driving innovation through data and AI.


This is a hands-on leadership role for a strategic, people focused leader who thrives on solving complex technical puzzles while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and growth.


What You’ll Do


Leadership & Strategy

  • Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for Platform Engineering, SecEng, and Data Science &AI
  • Develop a multi-year roadmap for platform modernization, reliability, performance, and security.
  • Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams with a focus on ownership, accountability, and excellence.


Platform Engineering

  • Own the architecture and evolution of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD platforms, system reliability, and developer experience.
  • Lead initiatives to improve scalability, performance, observability, and operational efficiency.
  • Drive platform initiatives that enable product teams to innovate faster without compromising stability or quality.
  • Champion modern engineering practices and standards across the organization.


Security Engineering (SecEng)

  • Oversee the SecEng function to ensure the safety, integrity, compliance of systems and data.
  • Lead proactive security strategies including vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and support audit readiness (SOC2, ISO, etc.).
  • Build strong partnerships with Engineering, IT, Compliance and GTM teams to embed security-by-design practices.


Data Science and AI

  • Lead the evolution of data and AI capabilities, including data platform maturity, machine learning/AI initiatives, and analytics foundations.
  • Partner with product leadership to identify high-impact opportunities for AI-driven features and insights.
  • Ensure scalable data infrastructure that supports real-time and predictive insights.
  • Build frameworks, tools, and best practices for Machine Learning model development, experimentation, and deployment.


Cross-Functional Influence

  • Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and GTM stakeholders to align platform investments with customer and business needs.
  • Drive clarity and communication around platform work, prioritization, and success metrics.
  • Represent Platform Engineering in leadership forums and strategic planning discussions.


What You Bring

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong background in platform, infrastructure, security, or data
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing multiple teams or engineering managers.
  • Deep expertise in data systems, distributed architecture, and AI/ML infrastructure.
  • Strong experience with cloud-native platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern frameworks (e.g., Python, React, TypeScript, or similar), distributed systems, and DevOps practices
  • Proven track record leading complex technical initiatives in a SaaS, cloud-native, or high-growth environment.
  • Experience partnering with or leading SRE, Security and/or Data Science teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to define strategy, build teams, and drive measurable outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams and levels.
  • Passionate about creating scalable, secure, and delightful developer and customer experiences.
  • Maintains a professional and current LinkedIn profile, ensuring it is updated upon joining to reflect their new role and maintain a consistent company presence.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with FinTech, procurement, or spend management products.
  • Leading distributed or global engineering teams.
  • Strong background in platform engineering, data, or security.


A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $200K–$250K CAD . This position will also include a discretionary bonus that generally will be depending on a variety of factors along with Employee Benefits


* The pay range listed above reflects the expected starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws