Director, Software Engineering

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

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced engineering executive passionate about building scalable technology platforms and leading high-performing distributed teams. In this role, you will oversee the strategy, execution, and operational excellence of multiple engineering teams responsible for delivering reliable, high-impact software solutions. You will collaborate closely with product, architecture, and executive stakeholders to define long-term technical roadmaps and drive business-aligned innovation. The position offers the chance to shape engineering culture, mentor senior leaders, and guide large-scale technical initiatives in a fast-paced global environment. With a strong focus on system reliability, engineering excellence, and organizational growth, this role is ideal for a leader who thrives on balancing technical vision with operational execution. The environment encourages ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful impact at scale.

• Define and execute the engineering strategy and long-term roadmap for multiple teams or critical technical domains, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Lead and scale high-performing engineering organizations, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with product management, architecture, and executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into actionable delivery plans.
• Establish strong operational frameworks and delivery mechanisms to support predictable, scalable, and high-quality software development across distributed systems.
• Drive technical excellence by promoting best practices in software architecture, system design, reliability, scalability, and operational performance.
• Manage resource allocation, investment priorities, and technical trade-offs to ensure long-term platform health and engineering efficiency.
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior technical leaders while supporting diversity, inclusion, and talent growth initiatives.
• Oversee complex technical programs and cross-functional initiatives while ensuring successful execution in dynamic and evolving environments.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, including at least 5 years in senior engineering leadership positions such as Director or above.
• Strong expertise in software development life cycle management, distributed systems architecture, cloud technologies, system reliability, and scalable platform engineering.
• Proven track record leading large-scale engineering organizations and delivering complex technical initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Experience building and managing geographically distributed engineering teams in high-growth or fast-paced technology environments.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term engineering investments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive-level decision-making.
• Experience driving operational excellence, organizational transformation, and engineering best practices across teams.
• Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or modern product development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and experience navigating ambiguity while delivering impactful results.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Benefits:

• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from eligible locations across India.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale engineering initiatives with global business impact.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based rewards.
• Generous paid time off, wellness leave, and parental leave programs.
• Comprehensive healthcare and employee wellbeing support.
• Retirement savings and financial planning benefits.
• Access to continuous learning, leadership development, and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture that values diversity, innovation, and employee empowerment.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful social impact initiatives and community engagement programs.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and highly scalable distributed systems.