Director, Software Engineering

Job Title:
Director of Software Engineering

Location:
Gulberg Greens, Islamabad

Reports To:
CEO

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished
Director of Software Engineering
with strong
software architecture experience
to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade IoT and data-driven software solutions.

This role blends
technical depth and strategic leadership,
ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who has previously served as a
Software Architect
or driven architecture-level initiatives in a complex, distributed system environment. You'll oversee multiple engineering teams, define architectural vision, and ensure our platforms meet the highest standards of scalability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the software engineering roadmap aligned with the organization's technology vision.
• Lead and mentor global engineering teams across multiple disciplines, fostering technical excellence and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in product, data, and hardware to ensure seamless delivery across IoT and cloud systems.
• Establish best practices in design, development, testing, CI/CD, and agile delivery frameworks.
• Manage capacity planning, team structure, and recruitment for scaling engineering operations.

Architecture & Technical Oversight

• Serve as the architectural authority for cloud and IoT platforms, guiding design decisions and long-term technology direction.
• Architect and evolve distributed, event-driven, and microservices-based systems.
• Ensure system designs support scalability, resiliency, and high availability in production environments.
• Oversee code quality, performance optimization, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to advance platform capabilities.

Execution & Delivery

• Drive high-quality releases through structured project management and measurable engineering KPIs.
• Ensure alignment of architectural decisions with business and operational goals.
• Partner with DevOps and QA teams to streamline release processes and strengthen automation.
• Oversee security and compliance considerations across the software stack.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 10–15 years of professional experience in software engineering, including 4+ years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated background as a
  Software Architect
  or principal engineer designing complex systems.
• Expertise in
  IoT platforms
  ,
  cloud computing
  , and
  distributed system architecture
  .
• Hands-on experience with
  C#, Java, or Python
  , and modern frameworks.
• Strong understanding of
  microservices
  ,
  API-driven design
  , and
  event-streaming architectures
  (Kafka, MQTT, etc.).
• Experience with
  Azure
  or
  AWS
  ,
  Kubernetes
  ,
  Docker
  , and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and drive engineering execution at scale.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with
  edge computing
  ,
  telemetry
  , or
  device communication protocols
  .
• Exposure to
  smart infrastructure
  ,
  industrial automation
  , or
  mission-critical systems
  .
• Familiarity with
  secure software design
  and
  cybersecurity best practices
  .
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join

• Lead a high-impact engineering organization shaping the future of connected systems.
• Influence architecture and product direction across IoT and cloud ecosystems.
• Work in a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and ownership.
• Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and global exposure.