- Company: Coates Group
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Salary: Pay not listed
Coates Group at a glance
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING Coatesgroup • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time • No Remote
Role Overview
Be part of our next chapter at Coatesgroup. For over 60 years, we've enabled impactful connections between some of the world's leading brands and their customers through innovative technology solutions. Our global headquarters in Sydney, Australia, supports operations across 50+ markets with a diverse team that values creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Lead engineering initiatives to enhance our digital hardware, content management system, and signage solutions.
- Develop and maintain high-performing technical teams to deliver cutting-edge customer experiences.
- Ensure alignment with business goals and objectives through strategic planning and execution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve product offerings.
What We're Looking For
- A proven track record in engineering leadership, preferably within the technology or retail industry.
- Strong technical expertise in digital hardware, software development, and content management systems.
- Experience in leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
About the Company
Coatesgroup is a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalized, and engaging customer experiences. We've achieved industry leadership through awards like the 2x Australia Good Design Award and record-breaking hardware deployments. Our values of curiosity, charisma, authenticity, and diversity drive our purpose: Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving.
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- COATES GROUP NAMED MCDONALD'S GLOBAL PROVIDER OF DIGITAL MENU BOARD CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - PR Newswire
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- McDonald’s names Coates Group, Acrelec digital menu board providers - Kiosk Marketplace
- Coates Group Says It Has Won McDonald’s Global Digital Signage CMS Business - Sixteen:Nine
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- Role Engineering Director
- Employer Coates Group
- Location Chicago, Illinois
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 12, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (249 words)
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