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Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote) This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in the Eastern time zones in Canada and authorized to...
Technical Director (Perm, Canada, Remote)
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in the Eastern time zones in Canada and authorized to work without
sponsorship. Please note that visa sponsorship support is not available for this role.
About Nearform
Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and
capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable
results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.
Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach,
enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.
Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks,
Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.
As part of our Delivery Management function, you will help our clients build solutions and platforms, launch new product ventures,
and fundamentally change how they operate.
You will work as part of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, typically consisting of designers, developers, DevOps
engineers, and members of the client team.
Whether you’re a Delivery Manager, Technical Lead, or Technical Director, you will act as the bridge between client needs and
timelines, ensuring the delivery of innovative, scalable solutions.
About the Technical Director role
As a Technical Director at Nearform, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring
alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and excellence. Your role will involve technical vision-setting, client
engagement, and team leadership to drive both project success and long-term growth.
software development, and emerging technologies. Act as the final authority in critical design and delivery decisions.
translate business objectives into technical strategies, and develop tailored solution proposals.
health, identify risks, and ensure successful outcomes through proactive leadership.
culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation across teams.
opportunities while maintaining financial accountability.
public speaking, blog writing, and mentorship. Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability initiatives
within Nearform.
What we are looking for in this person
Preferred Skills
Benefits & Perks
line with company performance.
around what matters - school run, no problem!
many more.
comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the
growth of others, subject to manager approval.
you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
Our Interview Process
Talent Call (30 mins, Zoom)
An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals.
We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial
alignment.
Hiring Manager Interview (1 hour, Zoom)
A conversation with the Head of Delivery or CTO focused on your approach to delivery management, client collaboration, and
technical problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential
projects you may join.
Panel Interview (1.5 hours, Zoom)
A discussion with 2 Technical Directors focusing on your team leadership and delivery management approach in more detail. This
includes scenario-based questions on team management, delivering technical work, and client collaboration, assessing how you drive
success in an enterprise development environment.
Final Interview (45 mins, Zoom)
A final chat with the Managing Director for the region to discuss the plans for this role, Nearform’s strategy, and any questions
you may have.
If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise
development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous
learning.
Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity,
diversity and excellence.
If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know
so they can help.
MEET YUBICO Yubico is a global leader in identity security and creator of the YubiKey, the original hardware-backed passkey. Publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm with headquarters in Sweden, the US, and Singapore, we protect everyone from everyday consumers to global enterprises with modern, phishing-resistant authentication. Why Join Our Mission? At Yubico, we are guided by a shared belief that your work matters. We operate under a cultural philosophy of Speed with Integrity, pushing the boundaries of technology to secure the AI frontier—protecting both human and agentic AI interactions—and leading the transition to post-quantum cryptography. In everything we do, we live by our core values: * Battle Friction: We constantly look for new ways to simplify our products, our work, and the user experience. * Inspire Higher: We think big, champion the open internet, and strive to do the right thing even when it is difficult. * One Team: We are open, responsive, and collaborative, overcoming challenges and celebrating our successes together. Aligned with our commitment to open standards, we foster a thriving builder ecosystem through the Yubico Developer Program, offering free open-source repositories, libraries, and SDKs to help developers rapidly integrate strong hardware authentication into any application. Through close collaborations with technical partners like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, as well as newer frontiers like OpenAI, we continue to shape a safer digital world while donating security keys to protect vulnerable communities, journalists, and humanitarian groups worldwide through our Secure it Forward program. THE ROLE We are seeking a highly analytical and technical Product Marketing Manager (Technical PMM) specializing in Cybersecurity and Identity to own the technical narrative for Yubico’s global portfolio. Sitting at the intersection of Product Management, Engineering, and Sales, you will translate deep cryptographic capabilities into clear, compelling technical messaging and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. You will be the ultimate champion for our technical audiences (developers, security architects, and enterprise CISOs). Critically, you will write for both human decision-makers and modern generative search engines—structuring deep, authoritative, and fact-based technical content that ensures our platform of trust is highly recommended by AI research agents and procurement models. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Evolve the Technical Narrative: Define, build, and maintain the technical messaging and positioning frameworks for Yubico's digital identity platform. Connect our capabilities directly to enterprise frameworks like Zero Trust, Post-Quantum transition roadmaps, and secure AI-agent identity infrastructure. * Machine-Readable Content Architecture: Author highly structured, factual, and high-information-gain technical collateral (such as reference architectures, integration guides, and specification matrices) optimized for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and LLM-driven vendor evaluations. * Drive Strategic Launch Momentum: Lead technical GTM strategies for new hardware, firmware, and SaaS product rollouts. Ensure global sales readiness, partner enablement, and external technical authority at launch. * Enable the Technical Field: Develop robust technical pitch decks, reference implementations, interactive demos, and proof-of-concept (PoC) guides to equip our global Solutions Engineers (SEs) and Sales team to tackle complex, low-level technical inquiries. * Deep-Tech Competitive Intelligence: Conduct hands-on teardowns and protocol-level analyses of competitor software-only and physical MFA offerings to arm field teams with actionable, highly credible competitive battlecards. * Community & Ecosystem Evangelism: Act as a technical security spokesperson at premier industry events (such as RSA, Black Hat, and Identiverse), deliver technical webinars, and actively engage with developer and security engineering forums. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Cybersecurity Domain Fluency: 5–7+ years of experience in Product Marketing, Technical Writing, Developer Relations, or Solutions Engineering specifically within Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cryptography, or Cloud Infrastructure Security. * Protocol-Level Knowledge: Foundational technical understanding of modern identity and cryptographic frameworks, including FIDO2/WebAuthn, PKI, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and directory services (such as Entra ID or Active Directory). * Generative Search & RAG Savvy: A strategic understanding of how Large Language Models (LLMs), vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems crawl, parse, and recommend technical enterprise software and hardware. * Exceptional Technical Communication: Proven ability to move seamlessly between presenting low-level cryptographic mechanics to security researchers and discussing business risk mitigation with enterprise CISOs. * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical technical experience. CANADIAN BENEFITS DESIGNED FOR YOUR OVERALL WELL-BEING: * 1,200 CAD per year - Wellness benefit * $3,000 USD - Continuing Education Stipend * Vacation - Paid Time Off - 15 days * Sick Days - 10 days * Occupational Pension - Yubico offers a pension fund and contributes up to 5% of base salary * Company Health Insurance - Health insurance offered to employees (medical and dental). You can decide to enroll or not. We do pay for it if you do. (SunLife) We are an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and uphold an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We'd love to learn about what you can add to our diverse team. We are an E-Verify Participating Employer. 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Technical Lead (Perm, Canada, Remote) This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in Canada and authorised to work without sponsorship, ideally located on the East Coast. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart. As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems. About the Technical Lead Role: As a Technical Lead at Nearform, you will be responsible for leading and guiding development teams while working directly with clients to translate business and technical requirements into impactful applications. However, as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects in your time here, your responsibilities may also include: * Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team. * Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects. * Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues. * Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team. * Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs. * Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. * Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making. What we are looking for in this person: * Significant experience in software engineering as either a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring or as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, you will ideally be using React. * Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements. * Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring. * Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns. * Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices. * Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git. * Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) * Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR) * Empathy and people skills Nice to have: * Experience with a headless CMS, ideally with Contentful. Benefits and Perks we offer at Nearform * Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance. * Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem! * Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more. * Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join. * Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval. * Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team. * RRSP & Insurances - We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind. Our Interview Process * Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) An initial conversation with a member of our Talent Team to explore your background, leadership experience, and career goals. We’ll provide an overview of Nearform, discuss potential alignment, and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins, Zoom) A structured assessment led by a senior Technical Lead or Head of Engineering, designed to evaluate key aspects of a Technical Lead role. This session includes a selection of tasks to cover: Architecture Design – We want to see how you approach a high level problem, demonstrating your design thinking and decision-making process. Technical Implementation – How do you turn a design into reality, taking into account business needs? Code Standards and Feedback – We want to see not just your own skills, but also how you improve those around you ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project. Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence. If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. WHAT IS THE ROLE : Elastic is seeking a Principal Competitive Intelligence Manager to join its Product Marketing organization, focusing on Search. This role is pivotal in analyzing the competitive landscape and providing actionable insights to enhance go-to-market strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to position Elastic's offerings effectively against competitors, ensuring the organization remains competitive in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of technical, business and communication ability, particularly in the Search market. You have a deep understanding of Search solutions including the users and buyers of those products. You thrive in ambiguity, think critically, and can dive deep to deliver valuable insights. You excel at communicating across levels, from technical experts to senior executives, and are skilled at turning data into impactful messaging for different audiences. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING : * Build and implement an effective competitive intelligence program for Search, including in-depth analysis of competitors' products, services, pricing, packaging, marketing strategies and financial performance. * Create clear, compelling, fact-based internal and external enablement materials - battlecards, bulletins, training, comparisons for blogs/websites - that tells the story behind Elastic product and technology differentiation, creating sales and solution engineering confidence. * Track, analyze, and communicate competitive developments, providing timely responses to market changes and competitor actions. * Develop and deliver compelling proof points and external blogs and web pages to communicate competitive differentiation. * Collaborate on the Win/Loss program, participating in W/L interviews and analyzing data to advise sales strategies and product decisions. * Maintain a deep understanding of the search market, including market trends, competitive dynamics and SWOT evaluations. * Effectively collaborate with product marketing, product management, and sales to craft competitive positioning strategies for new products and features. * Participate in industry events to monitor trends and advise on competitive shifts. WHAT YOU BRING : * Understanding of the Search market, key players, technologies and trends. * Proven success in roles such as sales engineering, technical marketing, or competitive analysis, within the search industry. * Strong technical and analytical skills to assess competitive solutions, features and strategies and propose effective responses. * Experience translating technical features into compelling business value for diverse audiences. * Ability to build relationships and work optimally with teams across the company, including sales, marketing, engineering, and leadership. * Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and visual—to share competitive insights and strategies effectively. * Background in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience is helpful but not required. Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component. The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being. The typical starting salary range for this role is: $146,700—$232,100 CAD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family in many locations * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. 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