JCI holds one of the largest and fastest-growing security technology portfolios in the world. Through brands like Qolsys, Esotec, DSC, Bentel, Sur‑Gard, and Visonic, we deliver end‑to‑end security from intrusion detection and access control to advanced video surveillance and cybersecurity. Our global Security organization includes 2,000+ employees across R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, and sales, with major engineering centers in Toronto, Northern Ireland, Italy, the U.S., India, and China. We build trusted, industry‑leading solutions that protect people, property, and businesses worldwide.
What You Will Do
We’re looking for an accomplished Sr. Director, Software Engineering to shape the future of JCI’s IoT‑enabled building security platforms. In this role, you’ll lead multiple engineering teams, drive product and technology strategy, and deliver software at scale for our next generation of smart security devices and cloud services. You’ll have the opportunity to influence global product lines, work across hardware and cloud platforms, and champion innovation in areas like AI‑driven detection, automation, and secure IoT connectivity.
How You Will Do It
Strategic Leadership
Own the software vision for our connected intrusion and life‑safety products.
Partner with executive leaders to define technology roadmaps and long-term strategy.
Stay on top of emerging trends in IoT security, AI, cloud monitoring, and edge intelligence.
Team Management & Development
Lead and inspire software managers, architects, and engineering teams.
Build a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Attract and develop exceptional technical talent.
Management & Delivery
Drive execution of complex, multi‑site software programs.
Champion agile ways of working and best‑in‑class DevOps practices.
Ensure product quality, security, and on‑time delivery across all releases.
Technical Oversight
Guide the architecture of scalable, secure IoT platforms—from embedded firmware to cloud services.
Shape technology decisions around protocols (MQTT, Matter, Zigbee, Z‑Wave, PowerG), AI at the edge, real‑time processing, and secure OTA updates.
Advance our capabilities in CI/CD, containerization, cloud orchestration, and cybersecurity.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Serve as a trusted technical leader across product, hardware, business, and external partners.
Translate complex engineering topics into clear, outcome‑focused communication.
Operational Excellence
Measure and improve performance through KPIs and quality metrics.
Oversee budgets, resource planning, and compliance with global security and regulatory standards.
What You Will Need
Required
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
10+ years in software development, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
Proven success leading distributed engineering teams and delivering large-scale software products.
Deep experience in IoT or smart building/security systems.
Technical fluency across embedded systems, cloud computing, microservices, and APIs.
Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Agile, and modern development practices.
Expertise in Linux, C/C++, Python, Java, and IoT cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive product innovation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Experience launching IoT products with embedded software.
Certifications in cloud, architecture, or project management.
Understanding of intrusion systems, industry standards (UL, Zigbee, Z‑Wave, Wi‑Fi, Cellular), and hardware fundamentals.
Experience with AI/ML at the edge.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: 152,000 CAD - 228,000 CAD. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.
Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission.
Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
