Director of Engineering

For over four decades, PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) has been a leader in restaurant technology, empowering brands worldwide to create lasting connections with their guests. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries. Embracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

Position Description

The Director of Engineering is responsible for defining and executing the engineering strategy for hardware and embedded systems. This role leads large, distributed teams and oversees end-to-end product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions.

This leader partners cross-functionally across Product, Operations, and Quality to drive innovation, technical excellence, and successful product delivery from concept through launch

Position Location:

Remote, Hub Locations, United States

Reports To

Sr. Director of Product, Hardware

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience managing both hardware and embedded device software projects.
• ODM and contract manufacturer relationships — SOW negotiation, acceptance testing, vendor accountability.
• Strong background in engineering strategy, product development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in system architecture, hardware design, and embedded software integration.
• Ability to lead large, distributed teams and drive complex programs from concept to launch.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior individual contributors who need little technical direction from their manager
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Additional Skills

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain considerations, and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with IoT ecosystems, connectivity protocols, and firmware development.
• Commercial hardware product domain — POS, drive-through, consumer electronics, industrial, or adjacent
• Experience with compliance standards (e.g., FCC, CE) and product certifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on scalability and reliability.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern development practice
• BSEE or Computer Engineering
• NPI and manufacturing transfer experience through production handoff
• Audio or Drive-Thru system experience highly preferred
  
  

Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:

• Define and execute the engineering vision for hardware and embedded systems.
• Oversee end-to-end product development, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization across multiple disciplines.
• People management for a mixed team of senior hardware and software engineers
• Partner with Product Management, Operations, and Quality teams to deliver innovative, market-leading solutions.
• Drive technical excellence, process improvements, and continuous innovation.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines for complex, multi-phase programs.
  
  

Interview Process

• Interview #1: Video Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
• Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
• Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
• Interview #4: Video interview with collaborators (via MS Teams)
  
  

PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact [email protected]. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.

Compensation Range: $160K - $180K