Director of Engineering – Product Engineering IRC256765

Description

We are seeking a Director of Engineering with deep expertise in product engineering to lead and scale our engineering teams. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a product-first mindset, and experience in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams. The ideal candidate will drive engineering excellence, shape product strategy, and ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and business teams.

Requirements

Location: Bangalore or Hyderabad (Preferred)
Experience: 16+ years
Employment Type: Full-time

Technical Leadership & Product Engineering
• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring scalable and high-quality solutions.
• Architect, design, and implement best-in-class software solutions, emphasizing scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Stay updated with cutting-edge technologies (cloud, microservices, AI/ML, DevOps, etc.) and drive their adoption where relevant.
• Guide teams in selecting the right tech stack, architecture, and engineering practices for product development.

Engineering Management & Team Development
• Build, mentor, and scale a world-class engineering team by attracting, retaining, and developing top talent.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Establish and refine engineering processes, agile methodologies, and DevOps best practices to improve development velocity and quality.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product management, UX, and business teams.

Product Strategy & Execution
• Partner with product and business leaders to define and execute a product roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Balance speed and quality by making data-driven engineering and product decisions.
• Define and track key engineering and product metrics (KPIs) to measure success and drive improvements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to product delivery, security, and scalability.

Stakeholder & Business Collaboration
• Act as a technology advisor to leadership, translating complex technical challenges into business impacts.
• Work closely with customers and partners to understand market needs and translate them into scalable product features.
• Drive cost-effective engineering strategies while maintaining quality and innovation.

Key Qualifications
• 16+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles (Engineering Manager, Director, or equivalent).
• Proven expertise in product engineering, SaaS platforms, cloud-native architectures, and modern development methodologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Experience in building and scaling engineering teams across multiple geographies.
• Excellent understanding of agile, lean product development, and DevOps principles.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to handle ambiguity.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in top product companies such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, or other FAANG companies is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Banking & Financial Services, AI-driven products, or enterprise SaaS is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, blockchain, or data engineering is an advantage.
• Experience working in high-growth startups or large-scale enterprise environments.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Director of Engineering with deep expertise in product engineering to lead and scale our engineering teams. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a product-first mindset, and experience in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams. The ideal candidate will drive engineering excellence, shape product strategy, and ensure seamless collaboration between engineering, product, and business teams.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.