Director Software Development, Entrust Agentic Trust

Entrust; Cannock Chase; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Flexible work options

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Entrust seeks a Director of Software Development to lead the R&D organization responsible for building the Agentic Trust solution. Translate the four-plane architecture into an executable development strategy, operating model, and product roadmap.

Accountable for engineering execution, talent, quality, security, delivery predictability, and readiness across the platform. Working with senior leaders, this role drives cohesive, scalable capabilities for identity, authorization, policy enforcement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 20+ years software development, including 10+ years leading managers or multiple teams.
• Experience delivering enterprise cloud or security products.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, cloud platforms, secure development, DevSecOps.
• Experience leading products with demanding security, privacy, or regulatory requirements.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and resolve cross-functional conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Software Development strategy and roadmap.
• Own delivery, product quality, security, and operational productivity.
• Lead cross-functional teams across platforms and products.
• Balance innovation with rigor for cryptographic and enterprise systems.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud platforms

APIs

DevSecOps

Security

Distributed systems

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

**Join us at Entrust**

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Entrust’s values are a cornerstone of who we are, our future business growth and how our people grow through it. We model our values by demonstrating that Customer Trust Is Earned , moving with purpose because Speed Is Intentional , taking accountability because We Own the Outcome , and building a collaborative culture where One Entrust Wins Together.

**Get to Know Us**

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Position Summary:

The Director of Software Development leads the R&D organization responsible for building and delivering the Entrust Agentic Trust solution. This leader translates the four-plane reference architecture—Identity, Authority, Execution, and Assurance—into an executable development strategy, operating model, and product roadmap. The role is accountable for Engineering execution, talent, quality, security, delivery predictability, and operational readiness across the platform.

Working closely with VP of Software Development, Product Management, the Platform Architect, Security, Cloud Operations, and Lines of Business, the Director ensures teams deliver cohesive, scalable capabilities for agent identity, delegated authorization, policy enforcement, evidence, replay, continuous authentication, and content provenance. This leader balances innovation and speed with the rigor required for cryptographic systems, enterprise software, and regulated customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development Strategy & Delivery

• Define and execute the Software Development strategy, organizational design, delivery model, and technical roadmap for the Agentic Trust platform.

• Convert product and architecture priorities into funded plans, measurable outcomes, release commitments, and clear ownership across teams.

• Establish mechanisms for planning, dependency management, design review, testing, release readiness, and production operations.

• Own delivery predictability, product quality, reliability, security, cost, and Software Development productivity.

• Ensure architecture decisions and Line of Business dependency contracts are implemented consistently across build tracks.

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Guide development of cloud-native services, APIs, SDKs, policy and authorization components, tamper-evident evidence systems, and integration surfaces.

• Embed secure software development, threat modeling, privacy, observability, resilience, and third-party assurance requirements into the development lifecycle.

• Make informed build-versus-buy decisions and manage technical debt, platform risk, and lifecycle investment.

• Create a production ownership model with service-level objectives, incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

People & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, inclusive Software organization spanning multiple experience levels and disciplines

• Hire and coach technical talent; establish role clarity, career paths, succession plans, and performance expectations.

• Partner with Product and Architecture to make transparent tradeoffs among scope, timing, quality, and risk.

• Communicate development progress, decisions, dependencies, and risks to executive and cross-functional stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 20+ years of software development experience, including 10+ years leading Software Development managers or multiple development teams.

• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise-grade cloud or security products from concept through production and ongoing operations.

• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, cloud platforms, secure development, DevSecOps, and modern software delivery practices.

• Experience leading products with demanding security, privacy, availability, or regulatory requirements.

• Ability to influence senior leaders, resolve cross-functional conflict, and make clear decisions in ambiguity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with identity, PKI, cryptography, authorization, policy engines, workload identity, verifiable logs, or zero-trust architectures.

• Experience developing AI, agentic AI, LLM, MCP, or machine-to-machine platforms.

• Experience delivering products under FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria, SOC 2, FedRAMP, eIDAS, or similar assurance regimes.

• Master’s degree in relevant technical or business discipline.

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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