Software Engineering Director

We are seeking an accomplished engineering leader with deep expertise in system architecture, software and firmware development to lead our cross-functional team through the full cycle of consumer product innovation. This role requires someone who can seamlessly bridge technical and leadership domains—driving technical strategy, hands-on development, and cross-team collaboration with both internal teams and partner organizations. Overview - Lead the architecture, design, and full-cycle development of consumer products, overseeing software and firmware teams from concept through production. - Facilitate and lead technical meetings covering software, firmware, and system architecture with internal engineering teams and external partners. - Evaluate, prototype, and integrate third-party SDKs into our system architecture (software and firmware stacks); deliver proof-of-concept implementations. - Work closely onsite with partner engineering teams, acting as the primary technical liaison. - Lead and mentor a cross-functional team including software and firmware engineers; play a key role in recruiting and building the team from the ground up. - Collaborate with project managers, product managers, and cross-discipline stakeholders to deliver high-quality products on schedule. - Develop and review technical documentation, architectural designs, and implementation strategies. - Drive best practices in cross-platform application development and embedded systems integration. Required Leadership Skills - Extensive experience building, developing, and leading high-performing engineering teams, including hiring and organizational scaling from scratch. - Exceptional communication, facilitation, and technical meeting leadership skills in both Mandarin and English (fluency required). - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional internal stakeholders and with external technical partners (including on-site partnerships). - Strong project management skills with the ability to drive consensus, resolve conflict, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. - Proven track record of making architectural decisions and guiding teams through technical trade-offs.Required Technical Skills - Deep expertise in system architecture spanning firmware, embedded systems, and application software. - Hands-on experience in full-cycle consumer product development. - Advanced skillset in native and cross-platform applications for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. - Extensive experience working with Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), USB, Wi-Fi, multicast, and mDNS networking protocols. - Practical experience with HTTP API integration. - Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including C, C++, Swift, and TypeScript. - Demonstrated expertise with bare-metal (barebones) and RTOS firmware development. - Ability to rapidly evaluate and integrate external SDKs and technology solutions.Additional Qualifications - Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for hands-on technical leadership. - Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and troubleshooting skills. - Willingness to travel and work onsite with partner engineering teams as needed.Language Requirements - Fluency in both Mandarin and English is required for this role. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.