Job Details

Director of Software Engineering

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA (On-Site)

Compensation: $160,000 – $240,000 annually

🌱 About FreshAhead

At FreshAhead, we're pioneering a new era in agriculture by harnessing the transformative power of software. Our mission is clear: to unlock software's true potential within the agricultural industry by fundamentally realigning how people build, use, and share software—creating intuitive solutions that deliver real-world impact and lasting value.

We empower agricultural enterprises to optimize operations, make data-driven decisions, and accelerate meaningful digital transformation. We're not merely creating software—we're driving impactful change. Managing over $1 billion in commodities annually, our innovative solutions actively reduce waste, boost productivity, and promote sustainable farming practices.

🚀 The Opportunity

As the Director of Software Engineering at FreshAhead, you'll lead a dedicated engineering team building cutting-edge mobile and desktop applications that redefine how agricultural professionals interact with technology. This role goes beyond traditional management—it's about fostering innovation, mentoring exceptional engineers, and creating software solutions that fundamentally transform a vital global industry.

🎯 What You'll Do

Lead Exceptional Engineering Teams

• Mentor and manage a high-performing team of Flutter engineers.
• Oversee development, deployment, and continuous improvement of Flutter applications.
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices and coding standards.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Architect scalable and performant cross-platform applications.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct code reviews, and ensure robust software quality.

Innovate Beyond Convention

• Challenge industry norms through innovative technology adoption.
• Stay current with trends, tools, and best practices in Flutter and software development.

Collaborate Across Teams

• Partner closely with design, product management, and customer success teams.
• Ensure alignment on product vision, accurate implementation, and superior user experiences.

🙌 Who You Are

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with Flutter.
• 5+ years managing or leading engineering teams.
• Hands on software developer with a true passion toward excellent software.
• Deep knowledge of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Excellent communicator, mentor, and collaborative leader.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

✨ Our Values

• Tenacious: Committed to lasting change in agriculture.
• Inquisitive: Always seeking innovative solutions.
• Purposeful: Driven by outcomes that matter.
• Trustworthy: Operating with integrity and transparency.

🌟 Why Join FreshAhead?

• Join a passionate global team shaping the future of agriculture.
• Competitive compensation with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs.
• Clear opportunities for career growth.

FreshAhead is powered by The Forward Thinking Company, established in 2021 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Ready to build the future of agriculture technology?