Senior Director, Engineering
Vidyard
Vidyard is the leading provider of AI-powered video messaging and engagement solutions for modern revenue teams. Trusted by 100,000+ companies, Vidyard helps go-to-market teams connect with buyers more personally and effectively at scale - accelerating deal cycles, increasing close rates, and humanizing digital communication. With AI video tools, real-time analytics, and automated workflows, Vidyard is redefining how companies grow revenue through video.
About the Role
Vidyard is looking for an experienced Senior Director of Engineering to join our R&D Leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer / Co-Founder, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the execution of our Engineering Department. As a vital member of our senior leadership team, this role provides a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact for our customers and across all functions in the organization.
In this role, you will develop and lead high-performing remote engineering teams dedicated to building customer value via technical innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Partnering closely with our Design and Product teams, you will steer the growth of our cutting-edge video platform, designed to create and foster productive relationships between buyers and sellers.
As a Senior Director, you will be expected to bring a forward-thinking, AI-first mindset to everything you do - from how your teams build products, to how they work day-to-day. You will champion the adoption of AI-powered developer tooling, agentic workflows, and modern engineering practices that keep Vidyard at the forefront of innovation.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about building exceptional teams that prioritize customer obsession, urgency, and innovation.
This is a remote role open to candidates located in Canada and the US.
About the Team
Our engineering team consists of over 50 developers across multiple product streams. Each team owns a key portion of our experience. We are passionate about creating awesome products and making Vidyard an amazing place to grow and ship.
What You’ll Work On
Lead engineering teams to optimize for customer value and innovation, embedding AI-driven practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Partner with executive leadership, senior leaders, and managers to establish and execute the strategic goals for Engineering in alignment with company objectives
Define and champion Vidyard's AI-forward engineering strategy, identifying opportunities to accelerate delivery and product quality through intelligent tooling, automation, and LLM-integrated workflows
Lead cross-functional collaborations with Product and Design leadership to support the growth and evolution of Vidyard's platform
Serve as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, working with peers to make high-stakes decisions that impact key initiatives across the organization
Leveraging your industry expertise, lead and scale world-class engineering practices that drive optimal performance, quality, and efficiency — including the thoughtful integration of AI coding assistants, automated testing, and observability tooling
Work closely with your direct reports to foster a high-performance culture with a focus on customer obsession
Provide strategic guidance to managers and multi-faceted teams, ensuring operational excellence across complex projects with significant organizational impact
Act as an internal champion for responsible and effective AI adoption, helping teams evaluate, experiment with, and scale AI tools that meaningfully improve engineering productivity
What We’re Looking For
5+ years as a Senior Engineering Manager, Director, or equivalent senior engineering leadership role, ideally in a remote work environment
7+ years of experience managing and growing engineering teams
A demonstrated AI-forward leadership philosophy — you actively use, advocate for, and scale AI tools and workflows within engineering organizations (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, agentic development pipelines, LLM-powered internal tooling)
Deep understanding of how generative AI and emerging technologies are reshaping software engineering, and a track record of translating that understanding into team-level productivity and product-level innovation
Advanced knowledge and strategic understanding of industry trends, systems, and best practices, including modern platform engineering, DevOps, and MLOps principles
Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams, fostering continuous improvement, and executing strategic change
Proven ability to leverage data and insights to inform decision-making, assess risk, and drive impact
Strong ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders across all levels of an organization
Experience partnering with Product and Design to define and deliver AI-enhanced product features is a strong asset
Our Tech Stack
We primarily use:
Experience with some of these is a plus — experience with all of them is not necessary.
Our Commitment to Fair & Transparent Hiring 🤝
We believe the hiring process should be clear, respectful, and equitable for every candidate.
The salary range for this role is: $233k - $259k - $285k CAD in Canada; $221k - $246k - $271k USD in the US. The salary range is designed to capture the full journey from developing skills to excelling in the role. Most new hires join close to the midpoint, which aligns with being fully capable in the position.
Compensation: At Vidyard, we’re committed to fair and transparent pay that reflects both where you are today and where you can grow. Our compensation is guided by market data and structured salary bands that consider skills, experience, performance, and internal equity to ensure fairness and competitiveness across all roles.
AI in Hiring: AI-enabled tools are used to assist in reviewing applications and documenting evaluations. These tools help us work smarter, but all final hiring decisions are made by people who take the time to consider your unique strengths and experience. This is the same reason why we ask that you refrain from using AI Interview assistants during your interview process.
Accessibility for All: We’re committed to creating an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage, reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@vidyard.com.
Will You Thrive at Vidyard?
At Vidyard, success comes from individuals who align with our core values, embrace challenges, and contribute to our high-performing, customer-obsessed culture. You’ll thrive here if you:
Put Customers First: You’re passionate about solving problems, delivering exceptional value, and ensuring our customers succeed with our products.
Embrace Innovation: You think creatively, challenge the status quo, and continuously explore new ways to improve and grow—both personally and professionally—including how you leverage AI and emerging technologies in your work.
Value Collaboration: You work effectively across teams, listen actively, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment (see our statement of dedication to DEIB here).
Act with Urgency: You’re motivated, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly and change is expected.
Take Ownership: You own your work, take responsibility for outcomes, and are proud of delivering results that drive impact.
Strive for Excellence: You maintain high standards, are goal-oriented, and continuously push yourself and your teammates to do their best.
Use AI Thoughtfully: You’re curious and proactive about adopting AI tools to work smarter, increase impact, and scale results—while understanding the importance of human judgment, ethics, and continuous learning.
Why You’ll Love Working at Vidyard
At Vidyard, we’re passionate about creating an environment where you can succeed—both personally and professionally. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Work-life Integration: At Vidyard, we set the bar high, expecting excellence and dedication from every team member. In return, we empower you to integrate work and life seamlessly. Enjoy remote-first flexibility, unlimited vacation, and the option to work abroad for up to 90 days each year.
Competitive Benefits: Start day one with comprehensive, flexible benefits tailored to support you (RRSP match and stock options included following completion of your probationary period).
Wellness & Mental Health: Flexible spending accounts and $1,500 annually for mental health support through Inkblot.
Parental Leave Top-Up: Support when it matters most, with enhanced parental leave benefits.
Growth & Development: $1,500 annual allowance, mentorship, and regular review cycles to support your professional development.
Purpose & Impact: Paid volunteer hours and Employee Resource Groups to champion inclusion and community.
Your Workspace, Your Choice: Remote-first with the option to collaborate in our office space in Kitchener, Ontario.
Come join a team where your best life meets your best work!
