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Director of Software Engineering & Automation
Ridgefield, NJ | On-site Full Time
$225K – $275K base + performance bonus

Company Overview

We’re a high-growth manufacturing company at a pivotal inflection point—shifting from a fast-moving startup to a scalable, process-driven organization. We’re deeply committed to operational excellence and innovation, and we’re now seeking a hands-on Director of Software Engineering & Automation to lead that evolution.

Position Overview

This is a high-impact role for a builder and executor , not a talker. You’ll own all software strategy, systems architecture, team leadership, and delivery—turning complexity into clean, efficient workflows that drive real operational results. You’ll be responsible for migrating legacy tools , streamlining disconnected platforms, and delivering high-value automations that improve throughput, sync, and visibility across the company.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments , has successfully scaled teams and systems , and knows how to translate business needs into executional sprints. You must be comfortable working directly with ownership, department heads, and internal devs—leading from the front .

The Ideal Candidate

You’ve worked in a startup. You’ve helped a company mature into a professional environment without slowing it down. You’ve built strong systems, retired weak ones, and created roadmaps that delivered results fast. You know how to balance short-term fires with long-term scalability , and you don’t wait around—you get things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive all internal software systems strategy, execution, and optimization
• Migrate legacy platforms and unify data flows across operations, production, and logistics
• Lead automation initiatives that reduce redundancy and improve operational throughput
• Build, scale, and manage a 10-person (and growing) in-house engineering team
• Design sprint structures that convert company vision and requests into prioritized execution
• Identify and sunset low-ROI tools/codebases in favor of strategic, scalable platforms
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business processes into technical systems
• Present strong, capital-backed cases for software investments aligned to long-term goals
• Lead implementation of AI/ML technologies that enhance efficiency and predictability
• Remain forward-looking—evaluating new technologies that push operations ahead

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of leadership in software engineering or systems strategy
• Proven success in fast-moving, high-growth companies with transition to structure
• Experience in manufacturing technology or supply chain automation strongly preferred
• Strong track record of systems migration , platform integration , and automation
• AI/ML implementation experience required
• Experience with agile development, sprint management, and prioritization frameworks
• Hands-on coding/technical background with executive leadership ability
• Experience building and managing hybrid or in-house dev teams
• Familiarity with EOS operating system a plus
• Confident communicator—able to present ideas and push for results

Must-Haves

• Proven ability to lead sprint-based execution in a fast-growth environment
• Hands-on ownership of software ecosystems—build, scale, or replace
• Manufacturing, industrial, or operational software experience a strong plus
• Track record of implementing automation and delivering measurable ROI
• Startup mindset with the maturity to scale into structure

If you’re looking for a challenge where you lead the charge , own real outcomes, and modernize how manufacturing systems run—this is your role.

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Compensation:
$225,000-$275,000 per year