Director, Engineering at Transit Technologies
United States
$190k - $210k
<h1 style="margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true">Director of Engineering, TransitOS</h1><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Architecture Leadership | Platform Convergence | SaaS | Mobility Technology</h3><h2 style="margin-left:0in;">Build the Future of Public Transportation</h2><p style="margin-left:0in;">At <strong>Transit Technologies</strong>, we’re transforming how public transportation operates through modern SaaS platforms, AI-powered insights, and intelligent mobility solutions.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">Every year our technology helps move more than <strong>100 million passengers</strong> while serving <strong>4,000+ transportation organizations</strong> across North America.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">As we unify our portfolio—including <strong>Ecolane, FASTER, Passio, TripShot, ByteCurve, and Vestige</strong>—into a single intelligent TransitOS platform, we’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Director of Engineering, TransitOS</strong> to lead the technical architecture behind one of the industry’s most ambitious platform convergence initiatives.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">This is a rare opportunity to define the architecture that will power the future of transit technology.</p><h1 style="margin-left:0in;">Why This Opportunity?</h1><p style="margin-left:0in;">This isn’t another engineering management role.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">This is a hands-on architecture leadership position responsible for designing the technical foundation that connects six industry-leading platforms into one unified ecosystem.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">You’ll partner with Product, Engineering, Executive Leadership, and our largest customers to build scalable architecture that reduces complexity, accelerates delivery, and enables AI-driven innovation across the TransitOS platform.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">If you’re passionate about solving large-scale technical challenges while influencing company strategy, we’d love to meet you.</p><h1 style="margin-left:0in;">What You’ll Do</h1><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Own the Architecture</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Lead the technical architecture for TransitOS platform convergence.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Design scalable solution architectures, integration patterns, APIs, and enterprise data models.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Define the canonical TransitOS schema serving as the foundation across multiple product lines.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Establish architecture standards and governance across engineering teams.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions and technical tradeoffs.</li></ul></div><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Drive Platform Convergence</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Architect solutions spanning Fixed Route, Demand Response, Paratransit, On-Demand Transit, and NEMT.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Ensure consistent integration strategies across Ecolane, FASTER, Passio, TripShot, ByteCurve, and Vestige.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Identify architectural risks before development begins.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Reduce technical debt and eliminate costly rework.</li></ul></div><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Bridge Product & Engineering</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Translate architecture into clear epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Partner closely with Product Managers and Product Owners throughout PI Planning.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Facilitate backlog refinement and technical grooming sessions.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Keep architecture and implementation tightly aligned from concept through delivery.</li></ul></div><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Enable Engineering Success</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Support development teams throughout the SDLC.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Resolve technical ambiguity quickly.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Participate in sprint planning, demos, UAT, and release readiness.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Ensure solutions meet both business objectives and architectural standards.</li></ul></div><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Influence Customers & Leadership</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Present technical architecture to executive leadership and strategic clients.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Participate in customer demonstrations, RFPs, and solution discussions.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Serve as the architectural authority for strategic initiatives.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Help shape the future direction of the TransitOS platform.</li></ul></div><h1 style="margin-left:0in;">What We’re Looking For</h1><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Required Experience</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">8+ years of Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or senior technical leadership experience.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">3+ years working within transit, mobility, transportation technology, or closely related industries.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Deep experience with:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Enterprise Solution Architecture</li><li>API Design</li><li>Data Modeling</li><li>System Integration</li><li>Cloud-based SaaS platforms</li><li>Non-functional requirements including security, scalability, performance, and availability</li></ul></li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Experience governing architecture across multiple engineering teams.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Strong understanding of Agile development and PI Planning.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Exceptional communication skills with both technical and business audiences.</li></ul></div><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Preferred Experience</h3><p style="margin-left:0in;">Experience with one or more of:</p><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Ecolane</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">FASTER</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Passio</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">TripShot</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">ByteCurve</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Vestige</li></ul></div><p style="margin-left:0in;">Experience with:</p><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Canonical data models</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Enterprise platform modernization</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">AI-enabled software delivery</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Public sector technology</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Transit operations</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Demand Response</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Fixed Route</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">ADA</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">NEMT</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Scheduling & Dispatch systems</li></ul></div><h1 style="margin-left:0in;">What Success Looks Like</h1><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">First 90 Days</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Become immersed in TransitOS architecture.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Publish architecture documentation for key platform domains.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Deliver architecture for strategic initiatives.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Improve architecture-to-development handoff.</li></ul></div><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Within 180 Days</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Establish architecture governance across multiple product teams.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Lead solution design for critical platform initiatives.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Improve PI Planning readiness through stronger architecture and requirements.</li></ul></div><h3 style="margin-left:0in;">Within One Year</h3><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Significantly reduce architectural rework.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Improve delivery predictability.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Become the trusted architecture leader across Product and Engineering.</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Help accelerate the evolution of the unified TransitOS platform.</li></ul></div><h1 style="margin-left:0in;">Our A-Players</h1><p style="margin-left:0in;">At Transit Technologies, our top performers consistently demonstrate these characteristics:</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Drives Results</strong> – Delivers meaningful business outcomes with urgency and accountability.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Owns It</strong> – Takes responsibility, solves problems proactively, and follows through.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Inspires & Elevates</strong> – Builds trust while helping teammates grow.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Thinks Critically</strong> – Makes sound decisions through thoughtful analysis and technical excellence.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Communicates with Impact</strong> – Explains complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Obsessed with Growth</strong> – Continuously learns, adapts, and embraces innovation.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Raises the Standard</strong> – Challenges the status quo and pursues excellence in everything they do.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Coachable</strong> – Welcomes feedback and continuously improves.</p><h1 style="margin-left:0in;">Why Transit Technologies?</h1><p style="margin-left:0in;">You’ll join a fast-growing private equity-backed SaaS company that is redefining mobility technology.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">We offer:</p><div style="margin-left:0in;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-left:0in;">Fully Remote</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Competitive Base Salary</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Annual Bonus Opportunity</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">401(k) with Company Match</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Generous Paid Time Off</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Career Growth Opportunities</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Collaborative, High-Performance Culture</li><li style="margin-left:0in;">Opportunity to shape the future of public transportation technology</li></ul></div><p style="margin-left:0in;">If you’re excited by solving complex architectural challenges while helping modernize public transportation at scale, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><strong>Apply today and help build what’s next.</strong></p>
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