Senior Director Software Engineering (f/m/d)

Who We Are and What You'll Do

HOLOPLOT is seeking a decisive, technically strong and business-oriented Senior Director Software Engineering (f/m/d), to lead our 20-person software engineering organization, drive cross-functional delivery, and own the long-term software architecture for our high-performance audio products.

Working closely with engineering leads who focus on deep technical problem-solving and team mentorship, this role leads overall software delivery, strategic technical vision, and cross-departmental alignment.

Main Objectives of the Role

As Senior Director Software Engineering, you will take full technical ownership of the end-to-end delivery of HOLOPLOT's software ecosystem, spanning embedded and distributed Linux systems, audio DSP, 3D/GPU, C++, Rust and web-based front-end applications, Kubernetes cluster and cloud infrastructure. You will act as the operational bridge between software engineering, hardware development, research, product, customer success teams, and key enterprise clients. You will work closely with the Director of Product for Software as well as the CPO, and report to the CTO.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Strategic Software Vision & Architecture: Own and drive the strategic vision for the technical backbone of the HOLOPLOT product ecosystem. Proactively identify architectural risks and ensure performance and scalability.
• Execution & High-Stakes Delivery: Take full accountability for software delivery timeliness, quality, and reliability. Lead critical client-facing missions, OS rollouts, and on-site integration handovers, including regular international travel.
• High-Performing Mission-Driven Teams: Attract, grow, and retain strong engineering talent. Foster a culture of excellence, ownership, agency, and innovation.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive seamless collaboration between Software, Research, Customer Success, Product Management, and external technical partners.
• Business-First Leadership: Align software priorities and architecture directly with HOLOPLOT's strategic and commercial objectives.
• Operational Leadership & Partnering: Partner with dedicated Engineering Managers and Tech Leads who oversee team culture and technical topics.
• AI Strategy & Development Workflows: Define and execute HOLOPLOT's AI strategy for software development, integrating AI-assisted engineering tools and automated workflows.
• Platform, Quality & Operational Excellence: Ensure high standards of quality, reliability, maintainability, and scalability. Identify, assess, and mitigate technological risks.
• Security, Compliance & Risk Management: Drive HOLOPLOT's technology security strategy, including cybersecurity, data protection, and secure-by-design principles.

What You Need to Succeed

• Extensive experience managing software teams of significant size (15–30+ engineers) in complex, multi-disciplinary technology environments.
• Comfortable navigating a highly heterogeneous tech stack: Low-Level/Embedded C++ & Rust, Audio DSP, 3D/GPU rendering, Linux, Kubernetes, NATS, gRPC, JUCE, CI/CD and Web services.
• Proven experience driving complex hardware-software product rollouts and managing high-stakes client or partner integrations end-to-end.
• Strong diplomacy and technical communication skills, bridging engineering teams with business, product, research, and client stakeholders.
• Ability to operate with high clarity and a steady hand in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated experience establishing AI-development strategies and driving practical adoption of AI-assisted software development.
• Experience with the Pro Audio and Music Technology product space, as both developer and user.

We Offer You

A flexible hybrid setup with trust-based working hours. A competitive compensation package aligned with the scope and impact of this leadership role, along with subsidised public transport, lunch allowances, Urban Sports and a company pension scheme. You'll join an international, open-minded team and work directly with C-level, engineering and product leads.