Senior Director, Software Engineering

Bevi · Boston

Engineering Mgmt Boston Posted May 5, 2026 239,105 – 295,365 USD

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.

Bevi is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to define and drive the strategic vision for our software ecosystem. This leader will oversee the integration of machine interfaces, backend services, and partner applications to deliver a seamless, intelligent, and scalable end-to-end experience. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you will lead the adoption of AI and modern engineering tools to accelerate delivery and efficiency. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who can set long-range technical direction while remaining grounded in the execution required to scale a global fleet of connected devices.

Your Day to Day

Define Software Strategy: Own the long-term vision and architecture for Bevi’s software ecosystem, spanning Android OS, cloud services, and fleet intelligence.
Drive AI & Automation: Lead the organizational adoption of AI-driven tools and workflows to measurably improve engineering velocity, code quality, and delivery speed.
Scale the Organization: Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing software team, fostering a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous learning.
Orchestrate Multi-Year Roadmaps: Partner with Hardware and Product teams to align software capabilities with hardware cycles and beverage innovation.
Champion User Outcomes: Ensure software solutions meet the diverse needs of drinkers, enterprise partners, and internal service teams.
Optimize Operations: Make strategic "build vs. buy" decisions and manage external vendors or distributed teams to maximize resourcing efficiency.
Ensure Platform Excellence: Uphold high standards for architectural integrity, security, and reliability as the Bevi fleet expands globally.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a key technical advisor to the Executive Team, bringing clarity to complex technical trade-offs during planning cycles.

Who You Are

Experienced Leader: 10+ years of experience building software or IoT products, with at least 7+ years in management and a proven track record in senior leadership roles.
Scale Specialist: Deep experience leading engineering organizations through periods of high growth, ideally within B2B or B2B2C hardware-enabled recurring revenue environments.
AI & Modern Tooling Advocate: Passionate about how AI is reshaping engineering and experienced in implementing autonomous or generative tools to drive efficiency.
IoT Expert: Familiar with the unique challenges of connected device ecosystems where software, firmware, and hardware intersect.
Strategic Architect: Able to translate ambiguous business goals into clear technical roadmaps and architectural requirements.
Exceptional Communicator: Skilled at influencing cross-functional stakeholders and translating technical complexity for non-technical audiences.
Collaborative & Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and pivots quickly based on market feedback and data-driven insights.
Educated & Technical: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or possesses equivalent deep technical experience.

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At Bevi, we believe compensation is a powerful tool to attract, retain, and grow talent. Our Compensation Philosophy centers on 5 principles:

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

The posted compensation range reflects the salary* for this position. Some roles may be eligible for a commission plan or a bonus incentive. All Bevi employees receive equity in the form of stock options. All full-time employees are invited to participate in our Total Rewards plan, which includes health & medical benefits, flexible spending accounts, flexible PTO, and more. Offers to join Bevi are based on a few criteria, including the scope of the role, the candidate's work experience, targeted skills, internal equity of the team, and external market data.

*For Sales roles: The posted range reflects base salary plus commission which is the total potential on target earnings (OTE) for the position.

Pay Range

$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 (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terra-cycling, too
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 the Mass AI Coalition, a collaboration that aligns with our dedication to community-driven progress and the future of technology.

We're passionate about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We also know that talent comes in many forms. We value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over simply checking boxes on a requirements list. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging talent, we're looking for people who are ready to build what's next. If any of our open positions interest you, we'd encourage you to apply! A member of the Bevi Talent team 'recruiting@bevi.co' will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward.

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 recruiting@bevi.co.

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