Director of Software Engineering

A fast-growing SaaS and digital product company is looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead the build and scale of its technology function. This is a rare opportunity to shape the engineering vision, drive innovation, and help deliver next-generation AI-augmented software products in a high-growth, well-funded environment.

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Role: Director of Software Engineering

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Location: Guildford – Full-time, 5 days per week onsite

What you'll be doing:

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering scalable SaaS and digital products
• Drive innovation by embedding AI into both product functionality and engineering processes
• Partner with Product, Data, and AI teams to deliver a cohesive technology roadmap with regular release cycles
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring performance, quality, and security standards are met
• Implement modern cloud-native architectures and DevOps best practices to enhance scalability and efficiency
• Establish and monitor KPIs for engineering performance and delivery effectiveness
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technology with commercial goals and growth strategy
• Represent the engineering function in strategic discussions and investor or partner meetings

What you'll need:

• Proven experience in a SaaS or digital product environment, ideally scaling from start-up to high-growth
• Deep technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL, and Azure (or equivalent cloud platforms)
• Strong understanding of AI/ML integration and how it can enhance both products and engineering delivery
• Background in modernising engineering practices and introducing automation, CI/CD, and agile methodologies
• Experienced in leading and mentoring technical teams while maintaining hands-on technical credibility
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with commercial acumen

What's on offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to shape and execute the technology vision of a high-growth SaaS company
• The chance to lead transformative engineering initiatives using AI and modern cloud technologies
• Collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and technical excellence

If you're a senior technologist passionate about building cutting-edge SaaS products and driving AI-led transformation, this is an exceptional opportunity to define both the engineering culture and technical future of a growing digital business.