Senior Director, Software Engineering in Charlestown

Senior Director, Software Engineering in Charlestown Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Senior Director of Software Engineering to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with deep expertise and a passion for robotics. They will actively collaborate across teams, partnering with key stakeholders in product, deployment, hardware, and sales to create customer-focused solutions. The Senior Director of Software Engineering will oversee multiple engineering teams focused on developing cutting‑edge solutions in autonomy, robot performance, and human‑machine interfaces. Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software engineering teams, including individual contributors and engineering managers. Negotiate the distribution of features across releases for all software teams, empowering engineers with the freedom and responsibility to own their work. Lead the overall software development process, diving in and out of the trenches to create processes that enable high levels of execution. Collaborate with other members of Pickle’s leadership team to shape the long-term vision and direction of the company's software development efforts. Partner with Product & Program Management to track progress toward each release as well as any changes in deadlines or deliverables. Identify gaps within the software team, whether structural or skill-based, and collaborate with People Operations to fill, upskill, or outsource as needed. Oversee the software engineering budget, making data-driven decisions about investments in tools, technology, and personnel. Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers as necessary. Skills & Experience: An engineer with 10+ years of experience in a software engineering role, with progressively increasing responsibility over time. A strategic people leader with 7+ years in a management role within software engineering. A talented roboticist with several years of experience in developing products, ideally in the warehouse automation and/or supply chain space. Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML technologies to real‑world hardware and systems, with a focus on scalable, reliable solutions. Strong understanding of ML applications across devices, embedded software, robotics, and related domains, with an emphasis on feasibility and impact. Proven expertise in applying SOLID principles to create robust, maintainable, and adaptable software architectures within agile development environments. Skilled in applying best practices for integrating modern machine learning and AI technologies. A world‑class coach, mentor and leader; You are able to help engineers thrive and can inspire teams to achieve impossible things. Able to manage staff from diverse backgrounds and career paths, from experienced, expert‑level engineers to early‑career startup developers. Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least 3x per week. Pickle values time spent collaborating face‑to‑face, both with our human colleagues and our robots. Pay Equity @ Pickle Robot At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location. About Pickle Robot Want to get in on the ground floor of a fast‑growing, VC‑backed robotics company? Join Pickle Robot We build systems that companies and their teams love. Pickle robots unload trucks. Every day, millions of trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded, often requiring manual labor—tough, dirty, dangerous, and hard to staff. Pickle automates this process using AI, machine learning, and robotics to deliver reliable products. Our Unload Systems work with teams on loading docks to make the job safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle provides best‑in‑class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move. #J-18808-Ljbffr