Director, Engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Engineering in India.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing engineering organization, driving the development of scalable, secure, and innovative software solutions. You will oversee multiple engineering teams, define technical roadmaps, and align execution with strategic business goals. The position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including team building, process optimization, and stakeholder collaboration. You will influence product direction, implement best practices, and foster a culture of excellence across distributed engineering teams. This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader passionate about scaling technology organizations while maintaining strong technical depth.

• Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management.
• Define technical roadmaps and prioritize delivery of large-scale, mission-critical projects aligned with business objectives.
• Implement modern development practices, agile methodologies, and DevOps processes to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Partner with product, business, and executive leaders to drive innovation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
• Build, scale, and cultivate an engineering culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, and employee development.
• Represent the engineering organization in leadership forums and establish strong presence within the local technology ecosystem.
• Oversee hiring, resource planning, and budget management to support growth and operational needs.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of software engineering experience, with 5–7+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in software architecture, coding, and building enterprise-grade software products.
• Deep understanding of agile software delivery, DevOps, and modern engineering practices.
• Experience managing large, distributed, or global engineering teams in high-growth or complex product environments.
• Strong ability to align engineering execution with business strategy and communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in hiring, scaling teams, improving delivery speed, and fostering cultural change.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Preferred experience in establishing new engineering hubs, working for US-based startups, and leading teams in cloud-native, API-first, or microservices environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with support for collaboration across time zones.
• Opportunity to lead a growing engineering organization and influence global product strategy.
• Exposure to innovative technologies in software development and cybersecurity.
• Professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.