283 Director Of Engineering jobs in Bengaluru

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technical Engineering Director to lead our engineering teams and manage multiple teams within the Source engineering organization in India. This individual will be responsible for establishing a high-tech engineering culture, attracting and hiring top talent, providing full support to a business value stream, and developing team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building distributed cloud systems with high availability and scale and will be accountable for the entire product delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

Lead and manage engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Establish and maintain a high-tech engineering culture, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent, reducing attrition and developing team members.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

Lead and support cross-functional teams within a specific value stream by fostering close partnerships with business stakeholders. Champion the alignment of technical and domain-specific solutions with strategic objectives, ensuring timely delivery and a steadfast commitment to quality. Serve as a key liaison, driving collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Provide strategic leadership and mentorship by guiding team members in both technical and domain areas. Leverage coaching opportunities to foster professional growth, enhance individual capabilities, and elevate the overall skillset and performance of the team.

Product Delivery:

Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality and timely releases.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, to align objectives, priorities, and trade-offs.

Drive the execution and delivery of features by coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders.

Drive high-quality, on-time product delivery by leveraging industry best practices and AI-driven solutions to meet client needs.

Operate with a metrics-focused mindset to transparently report progress, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.

Technical Expertise:

Provide technical guidance and direction for the development of distributed cloud systems with high availability and scale.

Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and introduce new technologies to improve products and drive innovation.

Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of applications, systems, and integrations.

Actively contribute to the internal Architecture Review Board by evaluating proposed solutions and offering expert recommendations that promote scalability, long-term maintainability, and architectural integrity of the Source platform.

Champion the integration of AI throughout the Software Development Lifecycle, advocating for its strategic adoption to accelerate delivery and elevate product quality.

Operational Excellence:

Develop and implement metrics to measure performance, efficiency, and scalability of products and services.

Drive performance optimization initiatives using data analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Establish and maintain a comprehensive quality management system, ensuring the highest levels of quality in deliverables.u202fQualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

15+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions and driving high-performing teams.

Strong technical background with expertise in .Net, C#, Java, databases, AWS/Azure cloud, SaaS, Angular and/or React, and design and architectural patterns.

Experience in managing and leading globally distributed engineering teams in a highly agile/scrum environment.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions that contribute to the success of the product.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Healthcare Technology and highly regulated industries.

Experience in building and managing distributed cloud systems with high availability and scale.

Demonstrated experience or certification in prompt engineering, particularly in the context of AI-assisted development.

He/She facilitates the necessary resources to enable the superior program execution, exceeds AOP target.

Drive and enable E4E and E2R programs and maintain YOY improvements, collaborate with upstream and drive SDP/A3 & HOS/LPD/CMMI practices.

This position reports into the Global Honeywell V&V leader and placed in Bangalore.

The primary accountability for this role includes, but not limited to

• Responsible as a Global Director for BA V&V (FIRE, SEC, HBS, BMS) in driving all programs for successful launch, continuation support and certifications.
• Leading transformative initiatives involving large global organization
• Set direction and strategies for V&V teams across global locations (India, Europe, China, US)
• Collaborate with Global GBE /LOB CTOs in driving NPI priorities and customer satisfaction
• Support business priorities aligned to RDE / respective BA business
• Responsible and ensure the team/organization meets the goals, milestone, and costs of programs. Assist in solving problems. Knock down roadblocks with rapid and appropriate escalation if not possible. Responsible for meeting Cost, Schedule commitments with the required quality for the Programs
• Responsible for AOP commitments (fixed cost) such as hiring and retaining talent as per the program, demands, yield, fill rate, Capex/OpEx etc. for one or more products in V&V COE.
• Drive Growth through new product ideations.
• Responsible for working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, influencing them and drive upstream connectivity and change.
• Responsible for driving BTIs and BTPs
• Responsible for continual communication and reference to Burning Platform with team/organization and motivate the team to address the Burning Platform
• Responsible to Identify, prioritize and deploy key improvement strategies/initiatives (e.g., Test design Automation, Frameworks, AI, Simulations, etc) across product lines and programs to drive improvements (Product quality, customer satisfaction, innovation Productivity and Cycle Time) in line with the Software V&V COE SDP priorities.
• Drive common test environments, tools, processes, test methodologies across all projects. Drive Capex / OPEX, Infrastructure.
• Cross collaborate across SBG V&V team, scale best practices.
• Responsible for Talent strategies of the team, (Test Experts/Test Architects) as per the TRR and CDP plan. Develop strong technical leadership in the Product line.
• Ensure the COE performance is linked closely to the business metrics such as on-time delivery, VPD, yield, product/project costing, innovation etc.

• Develop strong leadership pipeline. Accountable for People Leadership (MRR/TRR) for his/her functional team.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or equivalent.

• Minimum 15+ years' experience in software/systems test and development
• Held Senior Engineering Manager or Equivalent role for a minimum of 3 years.
• Exposure of working with multi-site, multi-culturally diverse organization
• Strong technical and industrial automation domain skills with emphasis in the areas of software development, verification processes and certifications.
• Experience across BA products in Software Development and system test
• Experience with preparation and execution of project plans, schedules, cost estimates, baseline change management, risk mitigation, technical design reviews, management reviews, customer coordination meetings, cost/schedule/status reporting.
• Experience leading multi-functional engineering teams within a global matrix organization. Self-initiative to reach out to team and form effective working relationships
• Experience in driving change through an organization
• A good people leader, quick to identify people problems, fosters teamwork and ensures transparency and fairness in all actions
• Strong Influencing skills to drive improvements strategy. Create a chain of communication that will ensure that all employees can remain on the same page regarding the improvement goals & strategies
• Role modeling the Honeywell Values & Behaviors and driving the culture & behaviors across the V&V CoE.
• Engineering, Architecture knowledge of products /solution in short cycle business, building automation portfolio will be a plus.
• Strong communication skills across multiple stakeholders including executive communication. Presents ideas concisely, listen, and understand without repeated explanation.
• Strong communication skills, Green belt and/or DFSS certified
• Working level knowledge on AGILE implementation.

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Dir. Software Engineer position is accountable to deliver the highest quality technology solutions for UHG/Optum next generation platforms, applications, and solutions.  As an integral member of the technology delivery team, the Dir. Software Engineer will be a primary owner for the design, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting of software applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver business value. This individual will also be responsible for establishing solid relationships with business leadership and serving as a trusted partner to the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a global team (across India & US) for Enterprise Technology, providing software engineering solutions, emerging technology POCs, Architectural blueprints
• Develops a robust understanding of business, market, and customer needs and can leverage that knowledge to propose and drive new or improved solutions to business partners
• Drives the application of modern software engineering practices to improve team delivery and solution outcomes; ensures that teams adopt an AI First" approach to all designs and solutions
• Champions the implementation of instrumentation and diagnostics to support maintainability and operations
• Champions the use of AI in solution designs as well as everyday tasks across the entire SDLC
• Applies broad knowledge of domain to optimize choices in architecture and design
• Leads team in identifying and implementing modern components, tools and technologies
• Champions "automation first" mentality throughout engineering and operations practices
• Accountable for the implementation of high-quality technology solutions
• Drives code reuse and contributes to strategy for span of control; minimizes redundant development
• Establishes partnerships across business and technology stakeholders to ensure the right problems are being solved the right way to meet customer needs
• Owns the improvement of user and customer metrics (NPS etc) within span of control
• Identifies initiatives that result in customer metric improvement and drives adoption across portfolio
• Initiates opportunities and influences stakeholders with ideas that drive business value
• Influences stakeholders to assess and manage the impacts of changes and drive decision making
• Recommends innovation in digital and channel strategies; Engages appropriate parties to influence change
• Designs solutions for every channel
• Explores possibilities to discover unknowns (looks for what you can't see)
• Coaches and provides feedback to others on development of problem-solving skills
• Identifies checks and balances to confirm effectiveness of solution
• Leads quality improvement processes
• Drives a quality culture by example, encouraging quality practices in others
• Initiates and implements strategies to embed quality practices in our team culture
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Strong technical leadership with experience building software engineering teams
• Background in building platforms, products in large, complex & distributed enterprise environments
• 12+ years of experience overseeing teams that build software solutions and services in large scale environments.
• 12+ years of experience with design patterns, data structures and test automation
• 12+ years of experience in building APIs and highly scalable applications
• 8+ years Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure or AWS or GCP, and modern technologies like Node.JS, Graph QL, Dockers, Kubernetes, Kafka, React, Elastic Search, SQl or No SQL Database
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build process, testing and operations. Also has success in integrating AI throughout the SDLC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in health care
• Experience working with US stakeholders, and working in matrix organizations
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms such as Azure or AWS or GCP, and technologies like Node.JS, Graph QL, Dockers, Kubernetes, Kafka, React, Elastic Search, SQl or No SQL Database

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About the Role

As the Director of Engineering Software, your role involves overseeing the software development processes and teams within the engineering department of a company. You are responsible for leading the development and implementation of software projects, ensuring their successful delivery, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and guiding software development teams, including software engineers, architects, and other technical staff. Providing mentorship, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to coding, testing, and deployment. Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborating with other stakeholders to define the technical vision and strategy for the company's software products. Making decisions on technology stack, architecture, and development methodologies.
• Allocating resources effectively across different projects and teams to optimize productivity and meet business objectives.
• Establishing and enforcing best practices for software development, including code reviews, testing procedures, and adherence to coding standards.
• Identifying potential risks in software projects and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Working closely with other departments, such as product management, marketing, and operations, to align software development efforts with overall business goals.
• Staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in software engineering, AI, and LLM-based technologies. Encouraging innovation within the team and exploring new technologies that can enhance products and processes.
• Participating in budget planning and cost estimation for software projects. Monitoring and controlling expenses to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Providing regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders on project status, technical challenges, and milestones achieved.
• Participating in the recruitment process to hire skilled software professionals. Developing training programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning to enhance the team's expertise.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the software development workflow.

What We're Looking For

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a similar field.

Experience

• 16+ years of relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of engineering management experience
• Proven experience in Java, React, MongoDB technologies applications architecture, design, development and support
• Strong technical background in the processes of an outstanding quality engineering and automation team.
• Experience with owning and operating high-scale, high-availability cloud systems
• Exposure to technologies such as ELK /Gainsight / Splunk
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, Generative AI, NLP, and integrating AI features into enterprise software.

Knowledge, Ability & Skills

• Software and product management certification would be an added advantage.
• Skilled at presenting and leading discussions with large groups of people.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done.
• Collaborating effectively with cross functional teams.

Why Join Us?

• Impact-Driven Work:
  Build innovative solutions that redefine strategic response management.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work with a passionate team of technologists, designers, and product leaders.
• Career Growth:
  Be part of a company that values learning and professional development.
• Competitive Benefits:
  We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits to support our employees.
• Trusted by Industry Leaders:
  Be part of a product that is trusted by world-leading organizations.
• Cutting-Edge Technology:
  Work on AI-driven solutions, cloud-native architectures, and large-scale data processing.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace:
  Collaborate with a global team that values different perspectives and ideas.

Your Impact

• Lead a growing team of engineers to build a highly functioning software development team
• Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on execution, quality, and speed
• Hands-on technical leader who can guide the team through complex HW and architectural decisions
• Be a strong partner to peer teams such as QA, Dev Ops, Product Management and Technical Marketing
• Has a business acumen to steer the right product priorities
• Evangelize the vision internally and externally
• Be able to represent the team and product, and all levels
• Work closely with different stakeholders to influence, develop and deliver on roadmaps
• Recognize process gaps early and able to motivate change to achieve better outcomes
• Be a strong mentor and coach to the team
• Foster innovation in the organization

Qualifications

Your Experience

• 20+ years of industry experience in software development and management
• BE/ME in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience building and leading software development teams (of at least 20+ engineers)
• Strong experience with distributed system architecture, cloud based solutions, networking devices and protocols, high availability and fault tolerance systems
• Strong experience in platform SW development
• Strong experience in control plane and data plane development
• Experience in vendor management and certification
• Knowledge of multi-core/multi-process/multi-threaded programming Experience with network packet processing software development
• Strong technical knowledge in computer architecture, Systems engineering, Board bringup, Platform Drivers, Linux Kernel, DPDK, Peripherals and SOC Bringup.
• Experience in High Availability
• Exposure in core platform development of networking products including Routing
• Track record of recruiting top talent to build and scale teams
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Ability to weigh conflicting priorities and make quick decisions in a dynamic environment
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute the vision
• Strong leadership skills with a can-do attitude
• High energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoys working with many different teams with strong collaboration and communication skills

He/She facilitates the necessary resources to enable the superior program execution, exceeds AOP target.

Drive and enable E4E and E2R programs and maintain YOY improvements, collaborate with upstream and drive SDP/A3 & HOS/LPD/CMMI practices.

This position reports into the Global Honeywell V&V leader and placed in Bangalore. 

The primary accountability for this role includes, but not limited to

1. Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with business goals and global standards

Lead cross-functional shutdown planning and execution, including coordination of asset investment programs

Represent the maintenance function in steering committees and regulatory inspections

2. Operational Oversight

Oversee daily maintenance activities for production equipment, utilities, HVAC, cleanrooms, and support systems

Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are executed effectively to minimize downtime and extend equipment life

Manage CMMS systems, work orders, spare parts inventory, and vendor contracts

3. Team Management

Supervise and develop maintenance teams across multiple facilities (e.g., B1–B5, W20)

Conduct training and competency development for technicians and engineers

Drive a culture of safety, compliance, and performance excellence

4. Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure adherence to cGMP, US FDA, EU-GMP, and other global regulatory standards

Lead audit readiness and support inspections by regulatory bodies

Maintain documentation and SOPs for equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance

5. Continuous Improvement

Apply reliability-centered maintenance, lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve asset performance

Analyze maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions for recurring issues

Drive sustainability initiatives and energy optimization in maintenance operations

6. Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical.
• 20+ years of experience in maintenance leadership within biopharma or regulated industries.
• Expertise in HVAC, utilities, automation systems (e.g., DeltaV, ABB 800xA), and cleanroom operations
• Strong knowledge of CMMS, GAMP 5, ISA-88, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale projects.