Director, Software Engineering

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Software Engineering Director to lead our efforts in developing and managing software products and platforms for HID IDT Textile Services Business Unit.

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager and be responsible for leading several distributed software engineering teams, ensuring disciplined and scalable delivery across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This position emphasizes people management, engineering effectiveness, process governance and quality engineering, ensuring teams ship reliable software predictably by applying strong engineering practices and a culture of continuous improvement.

Director Responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in the company’s objective to re‑engineer and modernize its core products and tools by establishing consistent delivery standards, embedding quality‑by‑design and shift‑left testing, improving development methodologies, and driving measurable improvements in productivity, predictability, and product quality.

You will be a key partner to Product and Operations, ensuring that engineering execution and technical strategy support business outcomes, including cost‑efficiency, security, high availability and innovation objectives.

Software delivery (engineering), scrum master(s), QA/quality engineering;

Oversight of BU‑owned platforms/tools and local IS services under BU responsibility (excluding customer support);

Challenge and enable QA teams to adopt methods that reduce production incidents and improve upstream quality (shift‑left testing, automation, quality gates);

Create a culture of engineering excellence: CI/CD, documentation, code reviews, code health, static analysis, linting, reliability, learning, and continuous improvement;

Mature quality engineering: test strategy, automation, non‑functional testing, defect prevention, and measurable quality metrics;

Establish and govern release management practices, including participation in Release Committees and cross‑functional readiness reviews;

Support operational excellence through improved monitoring, alerting, and incident prevention mechanisms (in partnership with Dev

Ops/Platform teams);

Non‑functional testing: performance, reliability, security, accessibility, maintainability;

Lead and collaborate across multi‑site teams (France, USA, India) with strong communication, alignment, and delivery governance;

Foster a team culture grounded in accountability, continuous learning, and engineering excellence;

Promote structured collaboration with local and global engineering organizations to improve efficiency and reuse;

Responsible for overseeing the engineering budget while working collaboratively with relevant leadership teams.

Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop engineering teams to build healthy, consistent‑delivery teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement;

Build, develop, and retain high‑performing teams: define required skills, lead recruitment, succession planning, coaching, and performance management;

Goal setting aligned to business and product outcomes;

Regular feedback and calibration;

Address performance issues early with clear improvement plans;

Define interview loops, rubrics, and hiring standards;

Ensure inclusive hiring practices and bias‑aware assessment;

Partner with HR/Talent Acquisition on sourcing strategy and employer branding.

Process and Delivery Management

Establish clear SDLC standards and governance across teams: requirements, quality, and acceptance criteria; architecture and design reviews (ADRs); branching strategies; change management; traceability and compliance readiness where needed;

Code review standards and definition of “done”; CI/CD workflow expectations; release readiness criteria and sign‑offs;

Improve delivery predictability through effective planning, estimation practices, sprint/flow management, backlog readiness, better estimation practices, capacity planning, retrospective and dependency management (SAFe/Scrum Agile principles);

Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of tools that support the entire lifecycle from development to deployment;

Partner with Product Directors/Product Owners to translate strategy into roadmaps, release plans, prioritization, and delivery commitments;

Create and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase speed, quality, reliability, and cost efficiency across the SDLC;

Define and report engineering KPIs (throughput, cycle time, escaped defects, availability, reliability, technical debt, release frequency) for executive and operational steering;

Coordinate cross‑functional alignment across Architecture, Dev

Ops, QA, Security, and Product to ensure teams understand the “why” behind plans and are inspired by the vision.

Quality & Release Engineering

Ensure delivery meets agreed standards for quality, security, scalability, performance, and maintainability;

Define and roll out a modern testing strategy: testing pyramid principles and practical application; automated regression strategy (UI/API/unit) based on risk and ROI; integration testing and contract testing where appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role (engineering, QA leadership, or multi‑team leadership);

Proven track record improving delivery predictability and product quality at scale;

Strong expertise and active experience in SDLC governance, Agile/Lean delivery, and modern engineering practices;

Deep understanding of quality engineering: test strategy, automation approaches, non‑functional testing, and quality metrics;

Demonstrated capability in performance management, coaching, and building a healthy team culture;

Strong stakeholder management skills; able to communicate trade‑offs and influence executives;

Experience leading change across multiple teams (process adoption, tooling improvements, operating model changes);

Strong track record delivering complex programs (re‑engineering, modernization, scalability, reliability);

Financial acumen in engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting structured engineering audits/health checks, identifying bottlenecks and risk areas, and driving corrective actions through measurable improvement plans and follow‑up reviews;

Experience with distributed teams and scaling organizations;

Experience improving engineering productivity using evidence‑based metrics (DORA, flow metrics) responsibly;

Experience implementing quality gates and pipeline controls.

What we can offer you

Competitive salary and rewards package;

Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance;

A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture;

Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential;

Opportunity to be part of a global organization pioneering hardware, software and services that enable people to navigate the physical and digital worlds confidently.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country;

HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position;

International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or perform essential job functions, please contact

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