Director, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Life360 as the Director of Engineering and lead the Location Platform engineering team. Shape Life360’s core location technology, influencing strategic technical decisions and driving innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, aligning engineering initiatives with product and organizational objectives. Guide the platform's evolution, improving connectivity and safety for families worldwide. Develop and execute a strategic technology roadmap, ensuring scalability and reliability. Build and manage relationships with stakeholders, communicating technical strategies and project milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles (Senior Manager, Director, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments, particularly in platform development and infrastructure management
• Expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), mobile development (iOS, Android), and familiarity with real-time systems or location-based technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering teams, coaching and mentoring managers and senior engineers to foster a collaborative, high-performance environment
• Own and continuously refine the long-term strategic vision for the location platform, ensuring it scales effectively and remains at the forefront of technological innovation
• Develop and execute a strategic technology roadmap that aligns with Life360’s business goals and delivers innovative, reliable, and scalable solutions
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Analytics, Design, and Infrastructure teams to define and deliver coordinated, impactful, user-centric solutions
• Represent the Location Platform engineering team at executive leadership forums, clearly communicating strategic insights, progress, risks, and opportunities
• Oversee architectural decisions, ensuring the platform is scalable, secure, and maintainable, supporting long-term business and product growth
• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent strategy, including succession planning, leadership development, and strategic hiring to ensure long-term organizational health
• Build and manage relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, clearly communicating technical strategies, project milestones, and outcomes
• Proactively influence and shape company-wide initiatives, standards, and best practices through effective advocacy, partnership, and strategic foresight
• Champion operational excellence by establishing rigorous performance standards and continuously monitoring and optimizing platform performance using data-driven methodologies
• Foster innovation, promoting experimentation with new technologies, tools, and approaches to maintain technical leadership and competitive advantage
• Actively contribute to the broader technical community at Life360 by staying informed about industry trends and promoting knowledge sharing and best practices across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with real-time communication protocols (gRPC, MQTT), microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical strategies to diverse stakeholders
• Commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
• Alignment with Life360’s core values, including integrity, respectful directness, member-centricity, and achieving high-impact outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees
• 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness
• Flexible PTO and 12 company wide days off throughout the year
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle