Director, Engineering

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving over 4,000 customers in over 100 countries, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence with offices in Waterloo and Ottawa, Canada; Atlanta, GA, Herndon, VA, Westminster, CO; and Singapore. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

Your Role:

Magnet Forensics is on the lookout for a Director, Engineering to lead the Artifact & Cloud Acquire Team within R&D. Managing a team of Engineering Managers, Technical Managers, Project Managers and/or senior individual contributors, the Director, Engineering oversees all engineering projects and initiatives in their portfolio. This role involves both strategic and technical responsibilities, ensuring that projects align with the company's goals and are completed efficiently.

What You Will Accomplish:

·         Leadership and Team Development: Recruit, lead, mentor, and inspire a team of talented software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Provide continuous feedback to leaders and teams on what is working well and what can be improved.

·         Project Management: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards while effectively managing resources and budgets. Allocate resources appropriately across various projects under their management, juggling immediate needs with longer term company goals, coordinating with peer leaders to manage resources across teams.

·         Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless coordination and execution of engineering projects.

·         Stakeholder Communication: Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and alignment.

·         Strategic Planning: Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources.

·         Department Improvements: Continue to build and expand the organization culture as is needed.

What We Are Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”.  It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have ‘been there, done that”.  We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us. 

There are a couple must haves, but we will keep that list short:

·         BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience in a technical field;

·         Minimum of 10-12 years of experience managing a driven engineering team with innovative products;

·         Excellent leadership and people management skills; 

·         Strong communication and analytical skills; 

·         Thorough understanding of development life cycles and project management in an agile environment; 

·         Must be comfortable with frequent releases and iterative production in collaboration with the product team; 

·         Must possess a willingness to execute;

·         Ability to travel approximately 5-10% of the time;

·         Forensics experience or background is considered an asset.

The Most Important Thing

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:

CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.

OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.

DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.

EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Compensation & Benefits

The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

Compensation Range:

MIN: $155,200 - MID: $194,000 - MAX: $232,800 CAD

Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:

·         Generous time off policies

·         Competitive compensation

·         Volunteer opportunities

·         Reward and recognition programs 

·         Employee committees & resource groups

·         Healthcare and retirement benefits 

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.