Directeur.rice, Ingénierie Produit (technologie) | Director, Product Engineering (technology)

Director, Product Engineering (Technology)

Altitude Sports is a Montreal-based leading ecommerce retailer in Canada, working and playing at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors. Founded in 1984, the company offers best-in-class advice on premium gear and technical apparel, a members-only benefits program, and a curated selection of products for outdoor adventures and urban pursuits. Our team is united by a passion for excellence, bringing together diverse talents and interests. Despite our growth, we remain true to our roots as the local shop nearly 40 years ago. Dedicated to sustainability, we strive to minimize our environmental impact, ensuring our love for the outdoors is matched by our commitment to preserving it.

Our vision: To be the biggest little shop.

Our mission: To equip our clients with the most durable & well-designed goods through an ecommerce experience that's unequaled.

Our values: Put the customer first. Just say it. Run with it. Have fun.

The role: As a Director, Product Engineering (Technology), reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will lead the teams that build Altitude Sports' e-commerce product. You will oversee the software development squads responsible for new features, major evolutions of the customer experience, and strategic initiatives while working alongside other Technology leaders to align engineering capacity and deliver high-quality products.

What you will do:

• Lead, mentor, and grow the product engineering squads by instilling a culture of technical excellence, autonomy, and quality delivery.
• Evolve engineering practices (code quality, reviews, observability) and squad structures as the company grows.
• Drive a strong quality assurance mindset across squads through testing strategies, automation, and regression prevention.
• Partner closely with Product leaders and the Delivery Director (Engineering) to translate product strategy into a realistic and ambitious engineering roadmap.
• Build team sensitivity to platform performance, technical SEO, and accessibility from the design stage.
• Partner closely with the Solution Architect and Director, Platforms & Infrastructure to align technical choices and protect squad capacity.
• Arbitrate priorities between new features, structural technical debt, and performance investments while managing the team budget.
• Identify, recruit, and retain technical talent, and build growth paths for developers and managers on the team.
• Make decisions from data by instrumenting the product and tracking relevant indicators to ground trade-offs in measurable facts.
• Contribute to securing tax credits and grants related to innovation and software development (SR&ED) by rigorously documenting eligible work.

Who you are:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including several years managing people and managers in a high-volume e-commerce or tech environment.
• University degree required in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Advanced technical skills: MACH ecosystem, Python, event-driven architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, AWS, and modern front-end development (React, Next.js, TypeScript).
• Strong behavioral skills: strategic thinking, growth leadership, data-driven approach, quality orientation, and ability to operate at a director level.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders, with an effective use of AI tools in day-to-day work.
• Bilingual (French and English), both written and spoken.

What's in it for you:

• Discounts on outdoor and fashion brands for you and your family
• Full access to Telemedicine services
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• 5 Personal Days
• 20 paid hours to volunteer and support our community
• Learning and development opportunities
• A balance between working from home and working at the office
• A modern workspace in the heart of Montreal's Little Italy for local candidates
• A chance to participate in social committees, sports teams, group outings and contests

Altitude Sports is committed to cultivating a work environment that champions inclusivity. We empower each team member to embrace their authentic selves and celebrate the diverse perspectives that uniquely enrich our collective. We extend a warm invitation to all individuals irrespective of factors such as race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. Basic proficiency in French is imperative for all positions, given our operating context in Quebec. Positions involving exchanges with customers or external parties located outside Quebec require proficiency in English as an essential requirement. We will also give priority to candidates residing in Montreal during the recruitment process. However, we may consider recruiting talents from outside the region to ensure the quality and diversity of our team.