At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tech vision and architecture while coding and mentoring a dynamic team.
- Company: Innovative robotics company transforming real-world operations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, health coverage, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a small team where your work directly influences real missions.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on cutting-edge systems that operate in the field.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in software/robotics with leadership experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Ctrl's stack spans robotics fleets, autonomous docks, geospatial processing, and operational software used in the field every day. It needs a technical leader who can hold the whole system in their head — and make it faster, safer, and simpler.
As Director of Technology you'll own the technical roadmap across Operate, OODA, AirBase, and the Data Store: architecture, engineering velocity, platform reliability, and the build-vs-integrate calls that decide what we ship next. Note: This is a player-coach role. You'll write code, review designs, and stand next to operators when systems meet the real world.
What You'll Do
- Own the technical vision and architecture across Ctrl's product lines.
- Lead and grow the software and data engineering team; set the bar for quality and speed.
- Make platform decisions — autonomy integrations, edge compute, cloud infrastructure, security posture.
- Translate field and client feedback into a ruthless, sequenced roadmap.
- Own reliability: uptime for docks, pipelines, and client-facing systems.
- Represent Ctrl's technology with clients, partners, and government stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
- 8+ years in software/robotics engineering with 3+ years leading teams.
- Track record shipping production systems that touch hardware — robotics, IoT, aerospace, or similar.
- Depth in at least two of: geospatial pipelines, autonomy/robotics integration, cloud platforms, edge compute.
- Comfort operating in a startup: ambiguity, speed, and hands-on-keyboard leadership.
- Strong communicator across engineers, operators, and executives.
- Eligibility for Canadian security clearance preferred.
Résumés don't fly missions. If the work fits and the checklist doesn't,
Why Join Us
- We keep the team small and the stakes high. At Ctrl, you'll work on systems that fly, drive, and dock in the real world — not demos. Our platforms run missions for energy, government, and security operators today.
- Own outcomes end to end. Small team, short chain of command, and direct access to the people making the calls.
- See your work in the field within weeks, not quarters. We build, deploy, and learn on real sites in real conditions.
- Grow with the deployed fleet — as the network of docks, sensors, and missions scales, so does your scope.
- Competitive salary with equity participation.
- Health and dental coverage.
- Field kit, certifications, and training on us.
- Performance-based equity top-ups as the company grows.
Director of Technology in Winnipeg employer: CTRL
At Ctrl, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer where innovation meets real-world application. As the Director of Technology, you'll lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced startup environment, driving cutting-edge robotics and software solutions that have immediate impact. With competitive salaries, equity participation, and a culture that fosters growth and hands-on leadership, you'll find meaningful opportunities to advance your career while working on transformative projects in the field.
