Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - its a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things youve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the worlds most challenging problems If so, lets talk. Your role and responsibilities We are seeking a Director of Engineering to join us in Bangalore, India to manage a product, a team, solution, and technology for an IBM Technology FinOps Product. This role requires a good understanding of Software as a Service, open-source software, container-related technologies and the ability to drive technical excellence across complex projects We seek an applicant who will thrive in an open, dynamic, flexible, fun, spirited, collaborative environment an individual who desires creative freedom and the opportunity to work in a high performing team Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple engineering teams, including setting goals, objectives, and key results (OKRs) Drive technology strategy and roadmap for software product development Collaborate with Product Management to define product requirements and technical specifications Ensure the delivery of high-quality software products, meeting customer needs and business objectives Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the engineering teams Develop and manage budgets, resource allocation, and stakeholder partnerships (SRE / PRE, Platform teams, etc.,) Drive process improvements, implementing best practices and optimizing engineering workflows Represent the engineering function in cross-functional leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions Setup governance frameworks with lead / lag metrics to have an clear, transparent status of the programs / projects Required education Bachelors Degree Preferred education Bachelors Degree Required technical and professional expertise 18+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (e.g., Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering) Strong technical background in software development, with expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++) Experience in leading multiple engineering teams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and version control systems (e.g., Git) Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions Experience in driving process improvements and implementing best practices in software development Experience in leading engineering teams in a product-based company Knowledge of cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices Experience in implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Should have deep expertise in mentoring and coaching the teams
