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.
Accountabilities
- 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.
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether
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