Director, Software Engineering & Site Leader

Overview This is a dual-mandate leadership role at one of Quest Software's most strategic engineering locations. You will have full engineering leadership responsibility for a product within Quest's data management portfolio while serving as Site Leader for our Hyderabad development center of approximately 150 employees. The priorities are clear: Development Management : Deliver exceptional product outcomes through high-quality engineering execution. Site Leadership : Grow Hyderabad's capability, culture, and strategic importance within Quest. A third, critical responsibility cuts across both mandates: leading the Hyderabad organization toward an AI-first software delivery model , transforming how engineering teams design, build, test, and deliver software. Responsibilities Priority 1: Development Management You will lead a Hyderabad-based engineering organization responsible for a product within Quest's data management portfolio. Delivery & Execution Own end-to-end product delivery, including roadmap execution, release commitments, quality, security, performance, and supportability. Translate product strategy into achievable engineering plans and ensure predictable execution. Partner with architects and senior engineers on key technical and architectural decisions. Balance innovation with operational excellence, including technical debt, supportability, and customer-reported issues. Communicate delivery status, risks, and dependencies effectively to senior leadership. Customer & Business Partnership Partner closely with Product Management and go-to-market teams on customer engagements, evaluations, and proofs of concept. Bring customer insights into product planning and prioritization. Support Sales, Professional Services, and Customer Support on strategic customer opportunities. Team Leadership Lead through engineering managers and senior technical leaders. Hire, develop, and retain high-performing teams. Build leadership depth, succession plans, and future engineering leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement. Data Management Expertise Experience in the data management domain is strongly preferred, including areas such as: Data architecture and modeling Data lineage, metadata management, and governance Data quality, integration, and intelligence solutions Enterprise data platforms, cloud data warehouses, lakehouses, relational and NoSQL technologies Priority 2: Hyderabad Site Leadership As Site Leader, you will be accountable for the growth, culture, and reputation of the Hyderabad engineering organization. Site Growth & Capability Drive Hyderabad's growth strategy in partnership with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Facilities, and IT. Expand engineering capability and increase strategic product ownership within the site. Develop career paths, technical communities, and learning opportunities that…