ABOUT US

Spare is a fast-growing startup transforming the way people move with on-demand transit solutions. We thrive on innovation, rapid execution, and building products that make a real impact in communities around the world. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Director of Software Development to play a pivotal role in shaping our software development organization and enabling Spare’s next phase of growth.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in a director-level (or equivalent) role managing managers
• Proven experience in people management within software development organizations
• Background in web development and awareness of modern web stacks, code pipelines, and devops paradigms
• Strong organizational leadership skills, with a track record of scaling teams and driving measurable results
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally with product and design

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As Director of Software Development, you’ll be responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing development team while empowering our technical leaders to focus on product innovation and delivery. This role is 80% people and organizational leadership, and 20% technical contribution — reviewing code, mentoring, and maintaining technical depth, with the ability to jump in and be hands-on when needed.
Reporting directly to our VP of Software Development, you’ll manage team leads across our emerging products and core systems, ensuring that our developers are productive, our products are high quality, and our organization continues to scale effectively. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and other cross-functional teams, while also serving as a mentor to emerging leaders within the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ✨

• Lead, coach, and develop software development team leads, ensuring strong people management and technical mentorship across the software development organization
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products that meet user and business needs
• Partner closely with product and design leaders to align roadmaps and execution
• Balance hands-on technical involvement (e.g., code reviews, architectural input) with organizational leadership
• Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, and results while maintaining Spare’s values of collaboration and inclusion
• Navigate and shape Spare’s evolving structure, establishing scalable processes while remaining adaptable in a high-growth environment
• Actively contribute to recruiting and retention, ensuring a strong and diverse pipeline of talent
• Travel quarterly to connect with distributed teams and participate in leadership events and customer visits