Director, AI Strategy

Qt Group Oyj; India; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

International collaboration

Job summary

Qt Group in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Director of AI Strategy to lead outward-facing AI roadmap across Design Tools, Development Tools and Software Quality Solutions. You will translate customer needs into a world-class AI experience spanning the full Qt product range.

The role requires strategic influence across global units, strong English communication, and deep empathy for developers while collaborating with hardware vendors to optimize AI deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or Data Science.
• Extensive experience in Technical Strategy or Leadership within developer tools/solutions.
• Practical understanding of AI/ML integration for software runtimes and developer productivity.
• Strong English communication bridging engineering & business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead outward-facing AI strategy across Design Tools, Development Tools and Software Quality Solutions.
• Engage directly with Tier-1 customers to identify high-value AI use cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven features across products.
• Partner with hardware and silicon vendors to optimize AI model deployment across Qt platforms.

Skills

Technical Strategy

AI/ML integration

English communication

Leadership through influence

Developer empathy

Education

CS/Data Science degree

Job description

About Us

Most people have never heard of the technologies behind the products they use every day. Chances are, they've relied on ours. Our software and development tools help build products used in cars, hospitals, factories, homes, and industries around the world. We help engineers solve complex challenges and create technology people can depend on. Rooted in Nordic values and trusted by innovators worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. With decades of engineering experience and a shared passion for technical excellence, we're helping shape the future of software and embedded development. We take pride in building tools for people who build the world around us.

About the Role

Our team's mission is to define the future of the software development lifecycle, ensuring Qt Group remains the world's most versatile and high-performance platform for building and testing intelligent applications. We work across our entire portfolio - the Qt Framework (including Qt for MCUs), Software Quality Solutions (Squish, Coco, Test Center, Axivion), and Design Tools, to help our customers build the next generation of intelligent user interfaces. As the Director of AI Strategy, you will lead our outward-facing AI roadmap across all business units. This is a high-impact, market-facing role where you will act as a "Customer Advocate," translating the needs of our global user base into a world-class AI experience that spans the entire product range - from design and development to quality assurance. Possible locations for this position are Bengaluru, India.

What You'll Do

• Lead the unified, outward-facing AI strategy across our Design Tools, Development Tools and Software Quality Solutions.
• Engage directly with Tier-1 customers to identify high-value AI use cases, such as on-device inference for embedded systems and AI-driven test automation.
• Identify market-fit for AI-assisted tools, leveraging AI to enhance our entire portfolio of products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure AI-driven features are seamlessly integrated across the product portfolio.
• Partner with hardware and silicon vendors to optimize the deployment of AI models across the full range of Qt-supported hardware platforms.
• Maintain accurate strategic records and progress reports within our internal systems to ensure global alignment on the AI vision.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field like Computer Science or Data Science.
• Extensive experience in Technical Strategy or Leadership within developer tools, development frameworks, or test automation tools.
• Practical understanding of AI/ML integration, specifically how it applies to both software runtimes and developer productivity tools.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to bridge the gap between deep engineering and business stakeholders.
• Deep empathy for the developer journey, likely gained from working within a customer organization or a similar complex software ecosystem.
• Proven ability to lead through influence across multiple business units and geographically distributed teams.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working with international teams across various time zones, particularly between India, the US, and Europe.
• Prior experience with Qt Group products, particularly in a professional, production-grade capacity.

Build What Matters. Grow Where It Matters.

We believe work should support your life, not the other way around. That's why our benefits are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and meaningful across every stage of your journey. From wellbeing and growth to celebrating life's big (and small) moments, we invest in what matters to you, wherever you are.

Flexibility You Can Count On

We offer hybrid working options and flexible hours, empowering you to balance your personal life and professional goals because life outside of work matters, too.

Meaningful Wellbeing Support

From mental health resources to physical wellness programs, we provide practical, accessible support tailored to local needs.

Opportunities to Grow

Whether through hands-on learning, mentorship, or international collaboration, we invest in your development so your career can grow in the direction you choose.

Inclusive by Design

You'll join a team that values different perspectives, encourages collaboration, and creates space for everyone to contribute and succeed.

Rewarding Your Impact

Our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, regularly reviewed, and locally relevant, ensuring your contribution is recognized wherever you are.

Bring Your Whole Self

The best ideas come from people with different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and provide equal opportunities for all.

Our technology may be what we're known for, but it's our people who make the difference.

We'd love to learn more about you. Tell us about your skills and experience, but just as importantly, tell us what motivates you and what kind of impact you want to make.