Global Software Strategy & Architecture Director

Eaton Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Director, Global Software Engineering Strategy and Architecture to translate business and technology strategy into clear technical direction across Global Software Engineering. This senior leader will shape architecture, platform strategy and roadmaps, aligning investments with customer value and enterprise goals.

The role requires influencing senior leaders across embedded software, edge, cloud, data and AI initiatives, while ensuring practical delivery alignment with

Qualifications

• Significant leadership in software architecture and technology strategy.
• Experience translating strategy into roadmaps across multiple products or businesses.
• Broad architecture across embedded software, edge, cloud, applications, platforms, data, AI and APIs.
• Proven ability to influence senior product, engineering and business leaders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into technical direction and architecture principles.
• Develop a coherent Global Software Engineering strategy across products, platforms and teams.
• Shape platform direction, roadmaps and major technology choices.
• Maintain an integrated view across embedded software, edge, cloud, applications, data and AI initiatives.
• Lead architecture coherence, reuse and integrated architectures across the portfolio.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Software architecture

Enterprise strategy

Cross-functional influence

Roadmap planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

Tools

Cloud platforms

APIs

Open-source ecosystems

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Director, Global Software Engineering Strategy and Architecture to translate business and technology strategy into clear technical direction across Global Software Engineering. This senior leader will shape architecture, platform strategy and roadmaps, aligning investments with customer value and enterprise goals.

The role requires influencing senior leaders across embedded software, edge, cloud, data and AI initiatives, while ensuring practical delivery alignment with