Augment

1 Job

107 Employees

About the Company

We are building autonomous AI assistants for the Logistics world with first focus on Freight and Trucking brokerage. Augments agents execute all the tedious mundane work so operators can focus on things that matter. The AI assistants work 24x7, improve process accuracy, and reduce the time operators spend on manual operations, leading to improved profitability.

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Company Name: Augment
Job Title: Director of Engineering
Job Description: **Job Title:** Director of Engineering **Role Summary:** Lead engineering strategy and execution for a high-impact startup building AI-driven logistics solutions. Build systems from scratch, mentor technical teams, and foster collaboration across distributed offices. Balance hands-on development with strategic leadership in a fast-paced, early-stage environment. **Expactations:** - 8+ years engineering experience, 3+ years in technical leadership/management. - Proven ability to build early-stage products, systems, and teams in a startup setting. - Strong technical coding skills with expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and distributed systems. - Data-informed leadership with clear communication of technical trade-offs to stakeholders. - Experience scaling engineering teams and managing hybrid/multi-office operations. **Key Responsibilities:** - Own technical execution and system design for Toronto team, driving innovation in AI logistics. - Write production code, lead architectural decisions, and ensure technical excellence. - Hire and mentor engineers, defining performance standards and cultivating team culture. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, AI, and Operations to align roadmaps. - Establish metrics-driven practices for engineering performance, org structure, and delivery. - Bridge Toronto and remote teams (San Francisco/Austin) in a hybrid work model. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in TypeScript (Node.js), Python, and distributed system design. - Experience with AWS (RDS MySQL, SQS/SNS) and service-oriented architectures. - Strong communication skills for stakeholders across technical and non-technical levels. - Leadership in hybrid team environments with a focus on collaboration and ownership. - Familiarity with modern web frameworks (React, Redux) and testing/observability practices. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML systems desirable (e.g., LLMs, agentic architectures). - Preferred: Background in logistics, freight, or shipping industries.