Senior Director, Software Engineering (Boston)

Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our connected beverage platform eliminates the need for single-use bottles and cans, making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT-enabled beverage technology, we're building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We've raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we've been rapidly growing year over year, saving over 1 billion bottles from waste. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Software Engineering to own the strategic vision and long-term direction of Bevi's software platform. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this leader will have meaningful ownership of the software roadmap, platform architecture, and engineering strategy, partnering closely with Product, Hardware, and the broader R&D leadership team to shape where Bevi's software goes, not just how it gets built.

This leader will define how AI reshapes what's possible across our products and engineering organization, build and scale the software team, and establish the platform foundation that supports Bevi's next generation of connected products, operating at a high strategic altitude, not just managing day-to-day execution.

As Bevi accelerates its AI roadmap, scales its fleet, and brings next-generation products to market, we expect the scope and influence of this leader to grow meaningfully alongside it. If you want to make decisions that stick and grow with a company at a defining moment in its trajectory, this is the right role.

What You'll Own

Software Platform Strategy & Roadmap

• Own the long-term technical vision for Bevi's software platform, spanning embedded OS, Android applications, backend services, frontend experiences, and fleet intelligence. Ensure these layers function as an integrated, scalable system. You'll co‑own the software roadmap alongside Product, influencing what gets built and why.

AI Leadership

• Own Bevi's AI strategy within the software organization: defining what AI‑native capabilities we build into the product, how we use real‑time data from thousands of connected devices to create predictive and personalized experiences, and how AI tooling changes the way the engineering team works. You'll set the agenda and be accountable for measurable outcomes in velocity, quality, and delivery speed.

Architecture & Technical Direction

• Set the architectural standards and long‑range platform vision that will support Bevi's growth to tens of thousands of connected devices globally. Make the build‑vs‑buy calls, define the scalability and reliability posture, and ensure today's platform decisions don't become tomorrow's technical debt.

Software Engineering Organization

• Lead and scale a high‑performing software engineering organization. Elevate engineering maturity, develop leaders, attract top talent, and build a team that executes on ambitious technical goals with consistency and ownership.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Beverage, and Commercial teams to shape the software roadmap and drive strong cross‑functional alignment. Represent software engineering clearly and credibly across the broader leadership team and in planning cycles.

Who You Are

• 10+ years building and scaling software or IoT products, with 7+ years in senior engineering leadership roles
• A track record of owning technical strategy and roadmap direction
• Demonstrated AI leadership: driving AI adoption across an engineering organization, building AI‑native product capabilities, or fundamentally changing how teams work through AI tooling
• Strong architectural instincts: able to make long‑range platform decisions and evolve them as the business changes
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders; able to bring clarity to complex trade‑offs and drive alignment in a multi‑discipline engineering org
• A track record of developing engineering managers and building high‑performing teams in high‑growth environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Compensation Philosophy

• Market‑driven – We anchor pay decisions in real‑time market data
• Performance‑based – We reward individual impact, not just tenure
• Equitable – We ensure fairness across teams, roles, and demographics
• Growth‑focused – We invest in talent that scales with Bevi
• Total Rewards approach – We strategically balance base pay, bonuses, benefits, and equity

$239,105 — $295,365 USD

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc
• Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non‑birth parents
• Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
• Wellness and fitness reimbursements
• Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
• Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and unlimited Bevi… plus composting and terra‑cycling
• Happy hours, team‑building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards – and more.

A note on AI in our hiring process

We use AI to help synthesize interview notes and surface themes from feedback, keeping our process consistent as we grow. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team, and interviews may be recorded to support note‑taking, just let us know if you'd prefer we don't. We'll also ask how you're learning and experimenting with AI in your work. Growing our AI fluency is something every Bevi team member is committed to and invested in.

Our commitment to responsible innovation is reflected in our partnership with Mass AI Coalition, a collaboration that aligns with our dedication to community‑driven progress and the future of technology.

Accommodations

Bevi is committed to an inclusive hiring process and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact View email address on apply.placed-app.com.