# Lead Physical Access Engineer

**Company:** [Canary Technologies](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/canary-technologies)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Backend Development, Iot, API Integrations, Ble, Nfc, Mobile Development, iOS, Android, Hardware Integration
**Posted:** 2026-07-29

> Lead a pod of engineers owning Canary's Physical Access (Mobile Key) product and lock-vendor integrations. Hands-on IC who owns architecture for reliable, secure, low-latency door unlocking while managing the team, driving roadmap with Product, and improving reliability and coverage.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Directly manage a pod of engineers responsible for Canary's Physical Access product, including Mobile Key and lock-vendor integrations
- Set an example as an IC in terms of both the quality and velocity of code that you ship
- Own the architecture and its evolution across mobile-key issuance, lock-vendor integrations, and the encoder/BLE paths that unlock doors
- Drive measurable improvements in unlock reliability, latency, and vendor coverage by deeply understanding how hotels and guests use the product
- Partner closely with Product Managers to inform roadmap and prioritization for the Physical Access surface area
- Independently mentor and advise engineers in the pod, build engineering execution plans, break down work, and assign it across the team
- Directly manage the people on your pod — conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and team ceremonies to maintain the health of the pod and its members
- Run pod processes autonomously and escalate appropriately when required
- Participate in hiring and interviewing for the Physical Access team and broader engineering org

## Qualifications
- 8+ years of a strong engineering background
- 2+ years of proven experience managing successful engineering teams
- Solid knowledge of developing backend applications
- Hands-on experience integrating with third-party hardware or vendor APIs — IoT, access control, payments, telephony, or similar
- Strong demonstrated ability to ship high-quality products that operate reliably at scale
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and diligent work ethic
- Excellent communication skills. You love being part of a diverse team, building consensus, and establishing credibility
- Comfort with ambiguity and eager to embrace ownership and accountability

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with mobile (iOS/Android), BLE/NFC, or hardware/lock-vendor integrations

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