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Job detailsApplication formDigantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring; Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across all orbital regimes, enabling end-users to gain actionable intelligence on a single integrated platform.At the core of our infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and mission-critical software aligned with the principles of situational awareness — perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). As we scale globally, we are building not just cutting-edge space systems, but also the financial and operational backbone required to become a world-class enterprise.The Director of Software Engineering will lead the development of Digantara’s Mission Control Infrastructure Platform — a web-based system that enables command and control of satellites and ground sensors, processes large volumes of space data, and delivers mission-critical insights to defence users through advanced visualizations and reports. This role owns the end-to-end software engineering function, ensuring that the platform remains scalable, reliable, secure, and capable of supporting complex operational environments. Working closely with Product, Hardware, and Data Science leadership, the Director will guide architecture, scale engineering teams, and drive the development of systems that transform raw orbital data into actionable intelligence.Ideal Candidate:Experience leading an engineering organization of ~30 engineers, including engineers, engineering managers, and at least one principal engineer.Hands-on experience delivering at least one complete product lifecycle while working closely with a Director of Product.A technically involved leadership style — someone who understands what their teams are building, guides architectural decisions when needed, and stays connected to the work rather than operating purely as a hands-off manager.Roles and Responsibilities: 1. System Implementation & Architecture OwnershipMaintain a holistic understanding of how the overall system architecture fits together.Ensure effective integration across all software components and systems.Ensure the system architecture consistently supports scalability, reliability, security, performance, and advanced visualization capabilities2. Engineering LeadershipRecruit, develop, and retain a strong team of engineers, engineering managers, and principal engineers.Continuously improve the technical capabilities and skills of the engineering team.3. Product CollaborationParticipate in product discovery and roadmap discussions.Foster an environment that supports rapid prototyping and experimentation (“fail fast”).4. Strategic Technology LeadershipIdentify and remove technological barriers.Expand the technical possibilities of what the organization can build.5. DeploymentEnsure the platform can be deployed in:o AWS cloud environmentso Offline / air-gapped environments.6. Delivery ManagementDefine and execute strategies to manage technical debt.Ensure the team delivers rapidly, reliably, and consistently.Qualifications:Experience leading engineering organizations of 25+ engineersStrong understanding of engineering organizational structures and scaling challengesProven experience in identifying and recruiting strong engineering talentDemonstrated ability to develop and improve the technical capabilities of engineering teamsStrong experience in performance management and team retentionAbility to effectively manage and collaborate with principal engineersExperience handling product compliance requirementsPreferred Qualities:Prior experience working closely with a Director of ProductExperience managing large-scale delivery environmentsExperience collaborating with hardware engineering or data science leadershipDemonstrated ability to identify and remove execution obstaclesExperience creating environments that support rapid prototyping and experimentationExperience transitioning experimental data science code into production-ready systemsGeneral Requirements:Ability to work in a mission-focused, operational environmentStrong ability to think critically and make independent decisionsAbility to maintain a consistent and predictable work scheduleStrong ability to write and deliver technical documentation and briefingsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational and coordination abilitiesWillingness to travel occasionally as requiredJob Location: Hebbal, BengaluruApply for this positionAutofill from resumeSave time by uploading your resume. 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