Senior Director, Software Engineering

Job Description Summary We are looking for a visionary, hands-on software leader to head our CT Software Engineering organization in Bangalore. In this role, you will shape how our CT software turns clinical and operational challenges into innovative, reliable solutions that help radiologists and technologists scan faster, see more clearly, reduce patient dose, and deliver better patient outcomes. You will lead a team of approximately 120 engineers, setting the technical vision, building world-class software engineering practices, and accelerating the speed at which we move from idea to validated product, all within the rigor required of a regulated medical device environment. As a key part of the global CT Software organization, you will bring a global mindset, working seamlessly with CT teams and partners around the world while establishing Bangalore as a center of excellence for CT software innovation. GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world. Job Description Senior Director of Software Engineering – Computed Tomography (CT) Location: Bangalore, India Reports to: VP of Software Engineering - CT Team size: ~120 software engineers Travel: ~20–25% international travel to global CT R&D sites, customer sites, and leadership forums Role Summary We are looking for a visionary, hands-on software leader to head our CT Software Engineering organization in Bangalore. In this role, you will shape how our CT software turns clinical and operational challenges into innovative, reliable solutions that help radiologists and technologists scan faster, see more clearly, reduce patient dose, and deliver better patient outcomes. You will lead a team of approximately 120 engineers, setting the technical vision, building world-class software engineering practices, and accelerating the speed at which we move from idea to validated product, all within the rigor required of a regulated medical device environment. As a key part of the global CT Software organization, you will bring a global mindset, working seamlessly with CT teams and partners around the world while establishing Bangalore as a center of excellence for CT software innovation. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership and Vision Define and communicate a multi-year software vision and strategy for the Bangalore CT organization, aligned with global CT business priorities, product roadmaps, and customer needs. Translate business objectives into clear engineering goals, measurable outcomes, and investment priorities. Develop and drive strategic initiatives that improve engineering productivity, product quality, and time-to-market. Anticipate technology and industry trends in CT and position the organization to take advantage of them. 2. Customer-Centric Innovation Champion a deep understanding of customer pain points by engaging directly with radiologists, CT technologists, service teams, and hospital IT and operations stakeholders. Partner with Product Management, Clinical, Applications, and UX teams to turn unmet customer needs into differentiated software solutions, for example simpler scan workflows, faster and more consistent exams, lower dose, better image quality, higher system uptime, and smarter automation. Build an innovation pipeline that balances near-term customer improvements with longer-term breakthrough capabilities. Encourage rapid experimentation through prototypes, proofs of concept, hackathons, and customer pilots to validate ideas early and often. 3. Innovation Speed and R&D Execution Oversee end-to-end delivery of CT software programs, including innovation projects, new product introductions (NPIs), design changes, sustaining engineering, and field actions. Ensure programs are delivered with high quality, on schedule, and within budget, with predictable and transparent execution. Increase innovation velocity by shortening feedback loops, reducing cycle time, and removing organizational and technical bottlenecks, without compromising safety or compliance. Use metrics such as DORA metrics, lead time, defect escape rate, and customer-reported issues to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement. Identify and manage key delivery risks and cross-site dependencies proactively. 4. World-Class Software Engineering Practices Establish and continuously raise the bar on engineering excellence, including code quality, design reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and release management. Lead the adoption of modern engineering practices and tools, including test automation, simulation and virtual scanner environments, infrastructure as code, observability, and AI-assisted development, adapted for a regulated environment. Provide leadership on Lean and Agile principles at scale; coach teams on estimation, work sizing, backlog health, and flow efficiency. Benchmark the organization against industry leaders and drive a roadmap toward best-in-class engineering maturity. 5. Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance Ensure all software activities comply with applicable medical device regulations and standards, and relevant cybersecurity requirements. Build quality and compliance into everyday engineering workflows so that they support speed rather than slow it down. Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Systems Engineering leaders to ensure CT products meet compliance, controllership, radiation safety, and patient safety standards. Ensure audit readiness and lead the organization's response to software-related CAPAs, field issues, and regulatory inquiries. 6. Technical Standards, Architecture, and Platforms Partner with global system architects and cross-functional leaders to define future CT technology platforms that are scalable, secure, interoperable, and reusable across product lines. Drive platform thinking and modular design to reduce duplication, speed up new feature delivery, and lower total cost of ownership. 7. Global Leadership and Collaboration Lead the Bangalore CT software organization as an integral part of the global CT software team, with a "one team" mindset built on trust, shared goals, and seamless collaboration across geographies, cultures, and time zones. Represent the Bangalore CT organization in global leadership forums and strengthen its visibility and impact across the business. Work closely with global partners in Product Management, Systems Engineering, Hardware, Detector and Physics, Clinical, Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory. 8. Talent Management and Culture Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent in a highly competitive market. Build strong technical and functional leadership benches, organizational models, and succession plans. Create an inclusive, high-performance culture built on ownership, curiosity, psychological safety, and continuous learning. Develop clear technical and managerial career paths, and mentor emerging leaders and senior technical experts. 9. Engineering Operations and Finances Own and manage the Bangalore CT software engineering budget, headcount, and resource allocation. Explore and implement alternative resourcing models, such as partners, vendors, and centers of excellence, to scale capacity and accelerate innovation. Use portfolio and project management tools to track progress, report status, and highlight key risks. Drive cost efficiency and productivity improvements while protecting investment in innovation. 10. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Present regular updates on strategy, progress, and risks to executive sponsors, global CT leadership, and customers. Align stakeholders on priorities, timelines, and trade-offs; resolve conflicting priorities through p