Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our connected beverage platform eliminates the need for single-use bottles and cans, making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT-enabled beverage technology, we're building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We've raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we've been rapidly growing year over year, saving over 1 billion bottles from waste. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development.
We are seeking a Senior Director, Software Engineering to own the strategic vision and long-term direction of Bevi's software platform. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this leader will have meaningful ownership of the software roadmap, platform architecture, and engineering strategy, partnering closely with Product, Hardware, and the broader R&D leadership team to shape where Bevi's software goes, not just how it gets built.
This leader will define how AI reshapes what's possible across our products and engineering organization, build and scale the software team, and establish the platform foundation that supports Bevi's next generation of connected products, operating at a high strategic altitude, not just managing day-to-day execution.
As Bevi accelerates its AI roadmap, scales its fleet, and brings next-generation products to market, we expect the scope and influence of this leader to grow meaningfully alongside it. If you want to make decisions that stick and grow with a company at a defining moment in its trajectory, this is the right role.
What You'll OwnSoftware Platform Strategy & Roadmap
- Own the long-term technical vision for Bevi's software platform, spanning embedded OS, Android applications, backend services, frontend experiences, and fleet intelligence. Ensure these layers function as an integrated, scalable system. You'll co-own the software roadmap alongside Product, influencing what gets built and why.
AI Leadership
- Own Bevi's AI strategy within the software organization: defining what AI-native capabilities we build into the product, how we use real-time data from thousands of connected devices to create predictive and personalized experiences, and how AI tooling changes the way the engineering team works. You'll set the agenda and be accountable for measurable outcomes in velocity, quality, and delivery speed.
Architecture & Technical Direction
- Set the architectural standards and long-range platform vision that will support Bevi's growth to tens of thousands of connected devices globally. Make the build vs. buy calls, define the scalability and reliability posture, and ensure today's platform decisions don't become tomorrow's technical debt.
Software Engineering Organization
- Lead and scale a high-performing software engineering organization. Elevate engineering maturity, develop leaders, attract top talent, and build a team that executes on ambitious technical goals with consistency and ownership.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Partner closely with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, Operations, Beverage, and Commercial teams to shape the software roadmap and drive strong cross-functional alignment. Represent software engineering clearly and credibly across the broader leadership team and in planning cycles.
- 10+ years building and scaling software or IoT products, with 7+ years in senior engineering leadership roles
- A track record of owning technical strategy and roadmap direction
- Demonstrated AI leadership: driving AI adoption across an engineering organization, building AI-native product capabilities, or fundamentally changing how teams work through AI tooling
- Strong architectural instincts: able to make long-range platform decisions and evolve them as the business changes
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders; able to bring clarity to complex trade-offs and drive alignment in a multi-discipline engineering org
- A track record of developing engineering managers and building high-performing teams in high-growth environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
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At Bevi, we believe compensation is a powerful tool to attract, retain, and grow talent. Our Compensation Philosophy centers on 5 principles:
- Market-driven - We anchor pay decisions in real-time market data
- Performance-based - We reward individual impact, not just tenure
- Equitable - We ensure fairness across teams, roles, and demographics
- Growth-focused - We invest in talent that scales with Bevi
- Total Rewards approach - We strategically balance base pay, bonuses, benefits, and equity
The posted compensation range reflects the salary* for this position. Some roles may be eligible for a commission plan or a bonus incentive. All Bevi employees receive equity in the form of stock options. All full-time employees are invited to participate in our Total Rewards plan, which includes health & medical benefits, flexible spending accounts, flexible PTO, and more. Offers to join Bevi are based on a few criteria, including the scope of the role, the candidate's work experience, targeted skills, internal equity of the team, and external market data.
*For Sales roles: The posted range reflects base salary plus commission which is the total potential on target earnings (OTE) for the position.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc
- Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents
- Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
- Wellness and fitness reimbursements
- Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
- Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terra-cycling, too
- Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards - and more.
A note on AI in our hiring process: We use AI to help synthesize interview notes and surface themes from feedback, keeping our process consistent as we grow. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team, and interviews may be recorded to support note-taking, just let us know if you'd prefer we don't. We'll also ask how you're learning and experimenting with AI in your work. Growing our AI fluency is something every Bevi team member is committed to and invested in.
Our commitment to responsible innovation is reflected in our partnership with the Mass AI Coalition, a collaboration that aligns with our dedication to community-driven progress and the future of technology.
We're passionate about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We also know that talent comes in many forms. We value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over simply checking boxes on a requirements list. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging talent, we're looking for people who are ready to build what's next. If any of our open positions interest you, we'd encourage you to apply! A member of the Bevi Talent team '[email protected]' will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward.
Accommodations:Bevi is committed to an inclusive hiring process and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact [email protected].
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience building software or IoT products
- 7+ years in management
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Deep experience leading engineering teams through high growth
- Experience with AI-driven tools
- Familiarity with the unique challenges of IoT ecosystems
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What We Do
Founded in 2013 with a vision to eliminate the need for single-use bottles and cans, Bevi is redefining how beverages are delivered in commercial spaces. Best known for its Smart Water Cooler®, Bevi has grown into the leading connected beverage platform, combining hardware, data, and beverage innovation to deliver still, sparkling, flavored, and enhanced drinks on demand. Powered by real-time connectivity and insights, Bevi enables organizations like Hyatt, Tripadvisor, Netflix, and Delta to offer customizable, healthy beverage experiences while reducing environmental impact. To date, Bevi machines have reduced the need for more than one billion single-use plastic bottles and cans. Thousands of organizations across the United States, Canada, the UK, and Ireland hydrate sustainably with Bevi machines, including workplaces, gyms, hotels, retail stores, airports, hospitals, universities, and more. For more information, visit www.bevi.co and follow Bevi on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Why Work With Us
We’re a team of self-starting, mission-driven individuals with a passion for purposeful innovation (and of course, office pups). Our employees are always looking to get involved and spread sustainability, from park cleanups and urban farming to used clothing and donation drives. By working at Bevi, you are making a difference!
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