Director of Software

Director of Software Location: Berlin, Munich, Heidelberg (Hybrid) Our client is seeking an experienced engineering leader to head a large-scale software organisation spanning SaaS solutions and core platform frameworks. This is a senior leadership role with significant strategic influence, driving cloud product development and organisational excellence across a distributed, cross-functional engineering function. Key Responsibilities: - Own and lead a large engineering organisation, setting the direction for SaaS product development and shared platform capabilities across multiple product lines. - Co-define and execute the strategic technology roadmap in close partnership with executive leadership. - Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are embedded rigorously throughout the product development lifecycle. - Lead and develop senior engineering leaders, driving continuous improvement in scalability, quality, and innovation. - Represent the engineering function at executive and stakeholder level, building strong relationships internally and externally. Requirements: - Proven leadership experience at Director, VP, or CTO level within SaaS product development, with accountability for large, distributed organisations. - Degree-level education in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Deep expertise in cloud architecture and SaaS platforms; familiarity with regulated software environments is a strong advantage. - Excellent English communication skills; German language skills are a plus. - Strategic thinker with strong execution capability and a track record of leading complex organisations through transformation. What's on Offer? - Flexible working. - Vibrant office locations with regular company events. - Access to an in-house academy and external learning partners. - Corporate perks, job bike scheme, company pension, and more.