Director, Software Engineering

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At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started. This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

Job Description

Role Overview

MLSE is seeking a visionary and technically adept Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of scalable, customer-facing digital platforms that enhance fan engagement across sports and entertainment. Reporting to the VP of Software Engineering & AI, this role will oversee high-performing engineering teams, drive architectural excellence, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, AI-powered solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software engineering teams focused on building scalable, high-performance applications.
• Partner with Product Management, AI, and Data Operations teams to deliver intelligent, fan-centric application.
• Own the technical roadmap, architecture, and execution of software platforms, ensuring alignment with MLSE’s strategic goals.
• Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-native development.
• Drive adoption of AI technologies in platform design and software development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Digital Labs, Ticketing, F&B, and Finance to ensure seamless system integrations.
• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for software-related issues.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of engineering talent, including architects and AI engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Track record of overseeing full software development lifecycles, balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.
• Hands-on experience with modern frameworks and technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in agile environments and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into technical execution.
• Familiarity with sports tech, fan engagement platforms, or entertainment ecosystems is a nice to have.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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