Vahan.ai

About Us:

At Vahan, we are building India’s first AI powered recruitment marketplace for India’s 300 million strong Blue Collar workforce, opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures. Already India’s largest recruitment platform, Vahan is supported by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Bharti Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), and leading executives from Google and Facebook. Our customers include names like Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto, and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to recruit for the workforces of some of the most recognized companies in the country.

Our vision is ambitious: to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide, empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. We aim to impact over a billion lives worldwide, creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity. If our vision excites you, Vahan might just be your next adventure. We’re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. If this sounds like your kind of journey, dive into the details and see where you can make your mark.

Who You Are

• A curious problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and loves designing for real impact
• Deeply empathetic toward users — especially the blue-collar workforce in India
• Someone who brings strong craft, a sharp product sense, and speed — in equal measure

What We’re Looking For

This role demands:

• Ownership mindset — you push through ambiguity and get things shipped
• Mastery of product design — especially for mobile-first platforms used by the next billion users
• Taste + Execution — You bring finesse in visual design while keeping things grounded in usability

What you will be doing:

• Lead product design for end-to-end user journeys — from discovery to delivery
• Design intuitive interfaces and interactions for Android-first and mobile web products
• Influence product and growth strategies through user insights and rapid iterations
• Maintain and scale our design system for consistency across the ecosystem
• Collaborate closely with PMs, engineers, and tele-calling ops to get things done
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on new ideas in weekly sprints
• Drive clarity in problem-solving and simplify complexity for our users

You will thrive in this role if you have the following

Must-Have Skills:

• 3-5 years of product design experience with consumer-facing mobile apps
• Proficiency in Figma (bonus if you've set up or maintained design systems)
• Comfort with motion, interaction design, and rapid prototyping tools
• Experience conducting usability testing and user research
• Ability to work with speed and structure — bias for action is key

Bonus If You Have

• Experience designing for emerging markets or non-English audiences
• Familiarity with the gig economy or logistics domain
• Experience working in high-growth startups or 0→1 product environments

What We Offer

• A chance to design for real India, not just urban tech users (Imagine the scale of blue collar worker in India)
• Opportunity to influence product direction in a company that values design deeply
• Fast-paced, high-ownership environment with kind, mission-driven people
• Unlimited PTO: Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We’ve got you covered with plans designed to support you and your loved ones.
• Monthly Wellness Leaves: Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most.
• Competitive Pay: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact.

Join us, and be part of something bigger—where your work drives real, positive change in the

world.

About Us:

At Vahan, we are building India’s first AI powered recruitment marketplace for India’s 300 million strong Blue Collar workforce, opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures. Already India’s largest recruitment platform, Vahan is supported by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Bharti Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), and leading executives from Google and Facebook. Our customers include names like Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto, and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to recruit for the workforces of some of the most recognized companies in the country.

Our vision is ambitious: to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide, empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. We aim to impact over a billion lives worldwide, creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity. If our vision excites you, Vahan might just be your next adventure. We’re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. If this sounds like your kind of journey, dive into the details and see where you can make your mark.

What you will be doing:

• Architect and Implement Data Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines and a data warehouse/lake solution using open-source and cloud-based technologies, optimized for both high-frequency small file and large file data ingestion, and real-time data streams. This includes implementing efficient mechanisms for handling high volumes of data arriving at frequent intervals.
• Develop and Optimize Data Processes: Create custom tools, primarily using Python, for data validation, processing, analysis, and automation. Continuously improve ETL/ELT processes for efficiency, reliability, and scalability. This includes building processes to bridge gaps between different databases and data sources, ensuring data consistency and accessibility. This also includes processing and integrating data from streaming sources.
• Lead and Mentor: Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to understand data requirements and provide data-driven solutions. Mentor and guide junior data engineers (as the team grows) and foster a culture of data excellence.
• Data Quality and Governance: Proactively identify and address data quality issues. Implement and maintain robust data quality monitoring, alerting, and measurement systems to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of our data assets. Implement and enforce data governance and security best practices, taking proactive ownership.
• Research: Research and adapt newer technologies to suit the requirements.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are a Hands-On Technical Leader: You possess deep technical expertise in data engineering and are comfortable leading by example, diving into code, and setting technical direction.
• Are a Startup-Minded Problem Solver: You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are comfortable with ambiguity, and are eager to build from the ground up. You proactively identify and address challenges.
• Are a Collaborative Communicator: You can effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Are a Strategic Thinker: You can think ahead and architect long lasting systems.

At Vahan, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a sector that touches millions of lives. We’re committed to not only advancing the livelihoods of our workforce but also in taking care of the people who make this mission possible. Here’s what we offer:

• Unlimited PTO: Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We’ve got you covered with plans designed to support you and your loved ones.
• Monthly Wellness Leaves: Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most.
• Competitive Pay: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact.

Join us, and be part of something bigger—where your work drives real, positive change in the world.

About Vahan

At Vahan.ai, we are building India’s first AI-powered recruitment marketplace for the 300 million-strong blue-collar workforce — opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures.

Already India’s largest recruitment platform, Vahan.ai is backed by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Bharti Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), and leading executives from Google and Facebook.

Our customers include Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto, and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to recruit for the workforces of some of the most recognized companies in the country.

Our vision is ambitious:

To become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide — empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. We aim to impact over a billion lives globally, creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity.

If our vision excites you, Vahan.ai might just be your next adventure. We’re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. Dive into the details below and see where you can make your mark.

Role Overview:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead multiple engineering pods/projects (2–3) and drive technical excellence across our product portfolio. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can scale teams, deliver complex projects, and maintain high engineering standards in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage multiple engineering pods (15–20 engineers in total)
• Hire, onboard, and develop engineering talent across different experience levels
• Conduct performance reviews, provide career guidance, and manage team growth
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Build and implement engineering processes that scale with company growth

Technical Leadership

• Guide technical architecture decisions across full-stack applications
• Provide technical mentorship and code review guidance to engineers
• Lead both frontend (React.js, React Native) and backend (Node.js) development initiatives
• Oversee web and mobile application development strategies
• Drive technical problem-solving and debugging for complex production issues

Infrastructure & Operations

• Manage AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Build and maintain production support processes and incident response procedures
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability practices
• Lead post-mortem processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product, QA, and Business teams to deliver on company objectives
• Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and delivery plans
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical decisions effectively
• Balance feature delivery with technical debt management and system scalability

Strategic Planning

• Develop engineering roadmaps aligned with business goals and product strategy
• Make data-driven decisions about technology choices and team structure
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks
• Drive engineering metrics and KPIs to measure team performance and product quality

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 7–10 years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years of engineering management experience, preferably in startup environments
• Proven track record of leading teams of 10+ engineers across multiple projects
• Experience hiring and scaling engineering teams in high-growth companies

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Node.js, React.js, and React Native (at least one frontend and backend)
• Experience with full-stack web and mobile application development
• Solid understanding of AWS services and cloud infrastructure management
• Knowledge of software architecture, system design, and scalability principles
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and DevOps practices

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent
• Experience conducting performance reviews and managing career development
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proven ability to balance technical decisions with business objectives
• Experience managing production systems and incident response processes

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Experience making difficult prioritization decisions under resource constraints
• Cultural fit for startup environment with hands-on, results-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Series B+ stage startups or high-growth technology companies
• Background in tech-first / AI-first startups
• AI/ML product knowledge and experience (good to have)
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement

What We Offer

• Unlimited PTO – Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance – Plans designed to support you and your loved ones
• Monthly Wellness Leaves – Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most
• Competitive Pay – Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact

Join us, and be part of something bigger — where your work drives real, positive change in the world.