Director – Principal Software Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead the design and implementation of Java (Spring Boot) software running on embedded hardware within Freestyle dispensers.
• Define and evolve software architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the development and integration of RESTful APIs and IoT services connecting devices to cloud platforms.
• Translate emerging hardware and embedded capabilities into differentiated, customer-facing features.
• Drive proactive maintenance, refactoring, and modernization of a large, complex, and evolving codebase.
• Provide technical and people leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers, guiding career development, performance growth, and technical mastery.
• Lead by influence—setting engineering best practices, establishing coding standards, and promoting sound design and development methodologies.
• Partner with engineering managers, product owners, and cross-functional leaders to align technical execution with business goals.
• Build strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams (fluidics, embedded, mechanical, electrical, QA, and regulatory).
• Ensure software meets high standards of quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner closely with QA to validate functionality across dispenser models and configurations.
• Lead complex debugging efforts across hardware, firmware, and software layers, driving root-cause resolution.
• Champion clear technical documentation and effective communication across teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated progression into technical or team leadership roles.
• Hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful web services.
• Proven experience in embedded systems, IoT development, or hardware-integrated software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and influence engineering teams in complex environments.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills within layered, distributed systems.
• Track record of contributing to and stewarding large, production-grade codebases.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as HTTP, Swagger/OpenAPI, Maven, and Git.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Distributed Systems
• IoT
• Java
• Maven
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• SpringBoot

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.