Director, Software Engineering

6 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Sourced IT Recruitment Full time
Senior Software Engineering Management Opportunity Overview Lead and inspire software engineering teams to create market-leading geologic and geothermal modelling solutions.
Focus on delivering high-quality, innovative hybrid products.
What our client can offer: Seequent, a Bentley Systems company, provides an exciting opportunity to lead in a fast-growing, globally recognised technology company.
Based in Christchurch, the role includes competitive compensation and benefits such as health insurance, paid parental leave, and access to an employee stock purchase plan.
Employees enjoy a supportive, people-centric culture that values professional growth and innovation.
Seequent offers excellent facilities, including an onsite gym, ergonomic desks, and a vibrant workplace atmosphere with events like hackathons and social Fridays.
Career development is actively supported with ongoing training, career conversations, and opportunities to advance within the organisation.
What you will do: In the role of Director of Software Engineering, you will bring your previous Geotechnical / Geophysical domain experience to lead the development of Leapfrog, Seequent's market-leading 3 D geologic modelling product, and Volsung, Seequent's advanced geothermal simulation software.
Managing and providing leadership, you'll foster a continued environment of success and passion for the industry and product, guiding top quality development.
Specific responsibilities will include: Strategic and technical leadership crafting and delivering cutting-edge desktop software products, and innovative cloud services.
Leading quality assurance and automated testing efforts.
Collaborating on product architecture and ensuring timely delivery.
Championing the implementation, measurement, and continuous enhancement of dynamic, empowered teams.
Managing 7 direct and 36 indirect reports, overseeing performance, delivery, and quality of work from engineering teams.
Collaborating and staying aligned with managers and peers across the globe around current and future product state.
Skills and experience we are looking for: Previous experience in the Geotechnical / Geophysical software domain or adjacent, relevant domains (e.g., CAD, 3 D Design, or complex mathematical computing).
This is essential.10+ years of experience as a Software Engineering Manager in a commercial setting, leading at least 20 people.
Experience managing people leaders and technical teams.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
Expertise in agile methodologies.
Degree in Software Engineering or related field preferred.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
An inherent interest in science and technology.
The successful applicant must be based in Christchurch or willing to relocate to Christchurch.
The role cannot be worked remotely and requires at least 3 days per week onsite in the office.
We welcome enquiries from offshore candidates who are well progressed with their immigration plans.
What to do next: Apply using the Apply button on this page including a cover letter outlining your experience and interest.
For a confidential conversation about this role please call Chris Woods on 03 928 2316 or Olivia King on 03 595 0228.
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