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
What We’re Looking For:
Requirements:
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.
Skills Required
- Proven leadership managing hardware and embedded device software projects.
- ODM and contract manufacturer relationships including SOW negotiation, acceptance testing, and 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.
- Experience managing senior individual contributors who need little technical direction.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- BSEE or Computer Engineering degree.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain considerations, and quality assurance.
- Familiarity with IoT ecosystems, connectivity protocols, and firmware development.
- Commercial hardware product domain experience (POS, drive-through, consumer electronics, industrial, or adjacent).
- Experience with compliance standards and product certifications (e.g., FCC, CE).
- NPI and manufacturing transfer experience through production handoff.
- Audio or Drive-Thru system experience.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern development practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on scalability and reliability.
PAR Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PAR Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by PAR Technology.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies highlight unlimited PTO for many roles, paid holidays and sick time, and generous parental and family leave. Time-off flexibility is emphasized alongside hybrid/remote options.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and access to retirement-oriented savings programs. Financial benefits are presented as part of a comprehensive total rewards package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The benefits suite includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support through an EAP, wellness days, and fitness/wellness reimbursements. Additional perks such as stipends, snacks, and flexible work arrangements support day-to-day wellbeing.
PAR Technology Insights
What We Do
PAR is a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. Today, with 50+ years of experience and point of sale systems in nearly 100,000 restaurants and more than 110 countries, PAR is redefining the point of sale through cloud software and bringing technological innovation to all corners of the enterprise. PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR. For more information, visit www.partech.com. PAR Technology was founded in 1968 and its current CEO is Savneet Singh. Since its inception 55 years ago, PAR Technology has grown to 1500 employees.
Why Work With Us
At PAR, we believe we’ll win or lose through the culture we build. Our culture is built on 4 values: Speed, Ownership, Focus and Winning Together. For PAR to win, we need our customers, our employees, our suppliers, our shareholders, and our community to succeed. We believe by committing to these values in all our endeavors.
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