Remote Director of Software Engineering - Lead Global AI

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

PTO

Development budget

Home office stipend

Internet reimbursement

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Career growth

Cutting-edge tech

Virtual events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead globally distributed engineering teams in a remote-first environment. The role requires a deep technical background and strong leadership to guide architecture, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions.

You will mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, promote best practices, and ensure scalability and reliability across platforms. This is a remote role with global impact.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software development, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven experience leading large, distributed engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, and cloud technologies.
• Expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Excellent remote communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing budgets and project resources.
• Passion for technology and engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple software engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for software development projects.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from design and architecture to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Promote and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate closely with product management, data science, and other cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business priorities.
• Manage technical debt and ensure the long-term health and maintainability of the codebase.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence within the engineering organization.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines effectively in a remote setting.
• Represent the engineering team in executive-level discussions and strategic planning.

Skills

Distributed leadership

Cloud architecture

Software architecture

SDLC governance

Agile methodologies

Budget management

Remote leadership

Strategic planning

Technical mentoring

Executive communication

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead globally distributed engineering teams in a remote-first environment. The role requires a deep technical background and strong leadership to guide architecture, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions.

You will mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, promote best practices, and ensure scalability and reliability across platforms. This is a remote role with global impact.