CareerPlan

Director of Software Engineering

United Kingdom - ColchesterFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead a globally distributed software engineering organization to deliver advanced sorting and inspection technologies, integrating AI into both engineering processes and product capabilities.

Role type

Director of Software Engineering (Global Engineering Leadership)

Builds

Advanced sorting and inspection systems for electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical industries

Domain

Industrial automation, machine vision, manufacturing technology, inspection systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Global engineering leadership, strategic product roadmap execution, AI/ML integration, software architecture modernization, organizational development, financial management, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Industrial automation domain expertise, hardware-enabled product development, scaling offshore teams (India), regulated environment experience

Technologies

AI, machine learning, computer vision, predictive analytics, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud technologies

Responsibilities

Lead and develop global engineering teams across Europe and Asia; balance customer-specific solutions with strategic product roadmaps; drive adoption of AI in development and products; manage engineering budgets and vendor relationships; establish common engineering standards and platforms.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & global organization building