Director of Software Engineering

Timescapes

. Lead software development efforts at Timescapes, a visual progress tracking solution for complex construction projects .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software development teams, managing engineering structures, and implementing AI-driven solutions while ensuring application and network security compliance. Strong focus on delivering business value through effective planning, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Team LeadershipAI Systems DevelopmentApplication Security ManagementEngineering Team Structure DevelopmentRisk Identification and Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAI Maturity Model DevelopmentApplication SecurityNetwork SecurityIncident ResponseCompliance ManagementScalabilityReliabilityObservabilityTechnical Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingAttention to DetailClear CommunicationRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Engineering ToolsSlackVideo Conferencing

Certifications & Qualifications

SOC 2GDPRISO Compliance

Industry Keywords

Construction ProjectsVisual Progress TrackingStartup ExperienceScale-Up Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead software development efforts at Timescapes, a visual progress tracking solution for complex construction projects
Manage a team of backend, frontend and site reliability engineers, 6 in total
Support engineers’ career development and hire new roles as the company expands into new regions
Rethink the overall engineering team structure as it grows
Introduce greater discipline to planning and executing work
Proactively identify risks affecting product roadmap and quarterly objective delivery
Contribute directly with engineering tools when needed to unblock or accelerate the team
Build strong relationships with Product, Design and other business functions
Determine how to leverage AI to evolve the software development lifecycle
Develop an AI maturity model for the software engineering team and level up team members
Build AI systems that help the team move faster without sacrificing quality
Develop a long-term roadmap for non-functional technology investments including scalability, reliability and observability
Validate the technical feasibility of major strategic initiatives
Lead technical decision-making when appropriate and delegate to engineering team members when appropriate
Own application security, network security, access controls, incident response and compliance responsibilities, including SOC 2, GDPR and ISO requirements, until a dedicated infosec professional is hired

Requirements

What you’ll need

Curious, driven and enthusiastic approach to building enduring solutions
Critical thinking and willingness to embrace unconventional approaches
Focus on ensuring engineering investments deliver genuine business value
Ability to question methodologies, best practices and patterns rather than blindly adopting them
Attention to detail and ability to explain the rationale behind decisions
Willingness to iterate and edit solutions rather than treating the first release as final
Adaptability and creativity in a small company with ambitious goals
Clear and succinct communication skills
Natural relationship-building skills
Comfort communicating via Slack/email, video calls and in person
Startup / scale-up experience is a bonus, not required
Experience creating or driving engineering team structure is a bonus, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity package
Health insurance
5% KiwiSaver contribution
EAP & wellbeing support
Enhanced parental leave