Director of Software Development

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. Own the architecture and technical execution of Stellar's software stack, covering the STEER Suite's edge and management layers .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeBruges • BelgiumLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture and technical leadership, with a strong focus on agile methodologies, team mentoring, and effective documentation practices. Proficient in managing full software stack operations and implementing CI/CD pipelines.

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Software ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipAgile MethodologiesCI/CD PipelinesLinux Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystem FundamentalsNetworking FundamentalsAgile Team ManagementTechnical DocumentationCapacity PlanningBacklog TriageAI-Assisted DevelopmentOpen-Source ProductsEmbedded Systems

Soft Skills

MentoringOwnershipCollaborationCommunicationProactive Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsNetworkingEngineering PracticesRemote Team ManagementTechnical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the architecture and technical execution of Stellar's software stack, covering the STEER Suite's edge and management layers
Set technical direction and make production-ready architecture decisions
Define and document build, release, and deployment strategies across development, QA, and production
Own technical standards, code quality, and technical debt
Act as senior technical point of contact on customer projects
Lead and mentor the software engineering team, including skills development and work allocation
Run sprint planning, daily rhythm, reviews, and retrospectives
Triage development tickets and assign work based on skills and capacity
Participate in team growth, hiring, and onboarding
Own engineering practices, agile cadence, definition of done, and delivery processes
Work with the Project Manager to align development work with project commitments
Work with the Director of Operations on software delivery and field deployment handover
Improve engineering documentation across Stellar's engineering organization
Report to the Chief Product and Technology Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant software engineering experience, including several years in an architecture or technical leadership role
Proven experience leading a software engineering team, including mentoring and capacity planning
Proven ability to lead a distributed, international team with fully remote and hybrid-working engineers
Strong Linux fundamentals
Comfort operating across a full software stack, from edge devices to management platform
Solid system and networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, routing, VPNs, and Linux networking
Hands-on experience running an agile team, including sprint cadence and backlog triage
Proactive stance on AI-assisted development and new ways of working
Comfortable acting with limited management overhead and taking ownership end to end
Strong documentation habits
English professional proficiency expected
Experience in telecommunications, networking, or embedded systems preferred
Experience with open-source-based products preferred
Experience scaling an engineering team through a growth phase preferred
Experience introducing or reshaping engineering practices preferred
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stellar stock options
Continuous learning in a supportive, expert-driven engineering team
Collaborative, international and multicultural working environment
Hybrid working model combining office presence and home office
Competitive compensation package