Director of Software Engineering

Overview

Bolt On Technology delivers innovative software solutions that boost efficiency and strengthen customer engagement for automotive repair shops. Through advanced tools for digital vehicle inspections (DVI), online reputation management, marketing automation, and workflow optimization, Bolt On enables shops to enhance transparency, streamline daily operations, and provide outstanding service. Designed to simplify shop management, their solutions support business growth while elevating the overall customer experience.

• Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Managers and senior engineers across 3 teams (career growth, feedback, performance, hiring).
• Own execution across multiple parallel initiatives: planning, sequencing, dependencies, delivery predictability, and risk management.
• Partner closely with Product, Design, Support/Operations, and leadership to translate business priorities into technical roadmaps.
• Ensure a healthy engineering system: SDLC, code review standards, CI/CD, reliability, incident management, and operational excellence.
• Drive technical strategy with architects/tech leads: system design, scalability, security, and tech debt management.
• Improve communication and alignment: clear status reporting, stakeholder updates, and transparent tradeoffs.
• Build a strong team culture centered on accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience managing multiple teams (ideally 2–4+) in a software engineering organization.
• Strong technical background (you can dive into architecture, review designs, and challenge assumptions).
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience building and scaling engineering processes (planning, estimation, release management, quality practices).
• Track record of hiring and developing high-performing teams (including managers).
• Ability to balance speed and quality, and make clear tradeoffs under changing priorities.
• Experience with integrations (APIs, partner systems, data imports/exports), multi-tenant SaaS, and enterprise reporting.

• Experience with modern cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices, and data-driven systems.
• Experience leading distributed / nearshore / remote teams.
• Familiarity with compliance, security, and reliability best practices.

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible schedules
• Unlimited PTO
• Volunteer Time Off
• Sick leave
• Parental leave
• 9 company-paid holidays

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Bolt On Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.