Director / Head of Software Engineering
Hybrid working 3 days onsite London
£120,000 - £160,000 + benefits
Join a market-leading, established business at the forefront of innovation. We are seeking a Director / Head of Software Engineering to lead, scale, and inspire our growing software engineering organisation. Our products leverage cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning to deliver best-in-class services to a diverse global client base.
As the Director / Head of Engineering, you will:
* Lead and evolve a high-performing engineering function from 30+ to 100+ engineers, across multiple teams and disciplines.
* Own and drive the engineering strategy and roadmap, aligning with business and product objectives.
* Be close enough to the technology to guide architectural decisions and set development direction.
* Define, embed and continuously improve software development best practices, ensuring code quality, reliability, and scalability.
* Champion a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders, influencing at board level and managing expectations with clarity and confidence.
* Develop, mentor, and grow both engineers and engineering managers, building strong career pathways and team capabilities.
You’ll bring:
* Proven experience leading engineering teams of 30+ and scaling to 100+ in a fast-paced environment.
* A track record of delivering enterprise-grade, client-facing software products with high performance and reliability.
* Strong knowledge of AI/ML-enabled systems or a proven ability to lead in data-driven product environments.
* Experience working with Video / Audio media products.
* Demonstrable experience implementing and advocating for modern engineering practices, tools, and workflows.
* Hands-on experience or deep understanding of architecture, coding, and software design — close enough to make informed technical decisions.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical topics to a variety of audiences.
You’ll:
* Work at the cutting edge of AI/ML product development in a profitable, well-resourced business.
* Shape and influence the future of a rapidly scaling tech function.
* Thrive in a supportive culture that values innovation, ownership, and excellence.