Director of Software Engineering | 16 to 22 YoE | US-headquartered Cloud, Data and AI Services Organisation | Bengaluru

About the role:Lead the India Software Engineering practice, overseeing the design, build and modernisation of GCP applications, and partner closely with US leadership to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across both regions.What you need:8+ years in software engineering, with deep exposure to building enterprise-grade applications in cloud environments.5+ years leading engineering teams, with a track record of success across global, cross-border delivery set-ups.Strong grounding in software architecture, including cloud-native design principles and modern engineering practices.Practical command of core GCP services — App Engine, Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage and Kubernetes.Hands-on skills in Java, Python or Node.js, along with familiarity with frameworks such as Spring Boot or Django.A solid handle on Agile and DevOps ways of working, CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, plus strong communication skills across technical and business audiences.What you'll do:Take ownership of delivery execution, quality benchmarks and project timelines across the India engineering teams.Plan and manage headcount, capacity, bench allocation and team utilisation for the local practice.Shape the technical capability roadmap, including upskilling and Google Cloud certification pathways for the team.Set coding standards, quality frameworks and drive ongoing improvement across the engineering process.Own local recruitment, performance reviews, career development and retention initiatives across the India team.Collaborate with global counterparts to maintain consistent delivery standards, support client outcomes and manage escalations.Note:Looking for candidates from IT service-based organisations.