Director of Software Engineering Global Technology Company Location: Essex, UK Travel: 25% (UK and International) Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity Our client is a global leader in advanced technology, with systems used across electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, and medical manufacturing. They are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to unify and lead a globally distributed software organisation spanning the UK, Europe and Asia. The teams come from different histories, skill sets and product responsibilities. You will bring them together into one engineering culture, balancing customer-specific solutions with strategic roadmap delivery and architectural modernisation. You will also drive the adoption of AI, both in how the business builds software and in what it ships to customers. Key Responsibilities Leadership and team development Lead and develop a global engineering function across multiple sites and remote team members. Build a unified culture that draws on the strengths and heritage of each team. Invest in coaching, mentoring, succession planning and talent development. Delivery and execution Deliver predictable, high-quality results across customer projects and product roadmap initiatives. Balance short-term commitments with long-term platform and technology investment. Introduce clear planning, prioritisation, delivery metrics and operational rhythms. Partner with Product, Program Management and commercial leaders to align priorities. ..... full job details .....