Director of Software Engineering

Director, Software Engineering

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement the India Engineering Strategy aligned with SG’s global lottery technology roadmap and product vision.
• Partner with global product, architecture, and technology leaders to shape the future of SG’s lottery platforms and digital services.
• Build an agile, scalable, and innovation-driven engineering operating model that accelerates product development and global delivery.
• Translate enterprise goals into actionable engineering priorities with measurable outcomes.

2. Engineering Delivery Excellence

• Lead end-to-end engineering delivery management across multiple global product lines, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery within defined timelines and budgets.
• Establish robust delivery governance, program management frameworks, and standardized execution models across teams.
• Oversee project planning, sprint performance, resource optimization, and risk management to ensure seamless delivery across regions.
• Partner with product owners and architects to align engineering delivery with evolving customer, business, and regulatory needs.

3. Transformation & Modernization

• Drive technology transformation initiatives including platform modernization, DevSecOps maturity, CI/CD automation, cloud adoption, and API-driven architecture.
• Lead process optimization and engineering excellence programs to improve development velocity, code quality, and reliability.
• Embed data-driven delivery metrics and performance analytics for visibility, predictability, and continuous improvement.
• Introduce emerging technologies (e.g., AI, analytics, automation) to strengthen SG’s global product innovation capabilities.

4. Capability Building & Culture

• Build a high-performing engineering organization by attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier technical talent.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and collaboration that reflects SG’s global values and encourages cross-functional synergy.
• Mentor senior engineering leaders to strengthen technical and leadership depth across domains.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement across all levels of the engineering organization.

5. Governance, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the strategic interface between India Engineering, global technology, and product leadership teams.
• Provide regular executive updates on strategy, delivery progress, key risks, and transformation milestones.
• Manage strategic vendor partnerships to augment capability, capacity, and delivery performance.
• Ensure strong alignment between engineering priorities in India and global business outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 18+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, technology delivery, or product development, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale, distributed teams.
• Proven success leading engineering delivery and transformation programs for complex, global products or platforms.
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices — Agile, DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, platform engineering, and automation.
• Strong program governance, delivery assurance, and stakeholder management experience across multi-country environments.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance vision and execution in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership presence, communication, and influencing skills with exposure to global technology organizations.

Qualifications

Education

B.Tech/Master's in engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA preferred).

Years of Related Experience

Years of experience 18 plus years

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Experience Level

Executive Level