Head of Engineering at Bangalore based high growth AI based company · Remote only · 7 - 15 years · ₹40L - ₹75L / yr · Remote only · Posted 28 Dec 2021
Requirements
- 7-10 years of architecture, software design, engineering, and implementation experience in a complex and fast-moving early-stage start-up environment.
- Strong expertise in systems architecture and a service-based codebase.
- Strong expertise in designing highly available, fault-tolerant, scalable systems. • Experience building and leading engineering teams that took products from idea to launch (0 to 1) and launch to scale (1 to 10).
- Strong communication and leadership abilities especially in the current remote environment.
- Strong developer who can give the best in their team a run for their money! • A passion for building impactful products.
- Deep knowledge of backend and frontend technologies such as NodeJS, Java, Postgres/MySQL, ReactJS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with mobile development: Android and/or React Native.
Building the Engineering Team and Culture
The power of a good engineering leader is to build out the engineering team and set a start-up’s engineering culture, especially when the organization gets to the size where that middle layer of management is required. A strong head of engineering should therefore be able to determine who will be good leads for the team, hire them, and be able to groom that skill set over time.
Product Planning
Not only the ability to execute, but the leader’s role prior to development is also critical to the product-planning phase. While product management/marketing will provide insight into the features, market size, pricing etc. the engineering leadership needs to provide feedback into the resources (headcount, equipment, etc.) needed to deliver by a given date. An engineering leader brings sanity to this process with a unified view of broader objectives.
Execution
Ultimately, the output of any engineering organization is the product. A well-functioning organization will not only build a high-quality product, but also hit pre-determined dates and accurately forecast updates to the timeline as it changes. One has to have a command of the software development process, and ensure the correct process is in place and followed.
Handling Chaos
When a product launch goes right and catches the world on fire, the feedback from the market can be overwhelming. Even with marginal success, engineering will be inundated with customer escalations, feature requests etc. All of this must be addressed while continuing to drive the product forward. A hallmark of a strong engineering leader is to maintain composure while navigating this chaos.
Why you’ll LOVE this job
We’re a small team that enjoys working hard, getting a lot done and having fun. Not to mention that you’ll get to work on a product that is making a profoundly positive impact on people’s lives. We also provide an outstanding training ground for aspiring entrepreneurs. We can promise:
- Unlimited PTO so you can take the time you need to rejuvenate.
- We care about you. We offer competitive health insurance for employees and their dependents. We also offer two days of mandatory wellness leaves per month. • Our co-workers are a close-knit, intelligent, and motivated team.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience (cash + bonus + equity).
Shubham Vishwakarma
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This is a role for an engineer who wants to own delivery, not only manage it. You will set the technical direction, build and maintain production systems, and work closely with the business team. You should be comfortable taking a requirement from the first discussion through technical planning, implementation, release, and production support.
What you will do
• Own the engineering roadmap and help decide what should be built first.
• Design, build, and maintain reliable customer-facing products and internal systems.
• Write production code and review code written by others.
• Turn business requirements into clear technical plans and releases.
• Choose practical architecture, tools, and vendors that fit the company's needs.
• Set working standards for testing, deployment, monitoring, backups, and access control.
• Protect customer and company data through practical security controls.
• Investigate production issues and make sure the same problems do not repeat.
• Help hire and guide a small engineering team as the company grows.
What we are looking for
• 3–5 years of professional software-engineering experience.
• Experience building and running production systems.
• Strong backend skills, including APIs, databases, and cloud services.
• Enough frontend knowledge to work across a product when needed.
• Good judgment about system design, security, reliability, and cost.
• The ability to explain technical choices in simple language.
• Comfort working independently and taking full ownership of delivery.
Experience in lending, housing finance, fintech, or another regulated industry is useful, but not required. Experience leading engineers or working directly with founders and business leaders is also useful.
How to apply
Please share your CV or LinkedIn profile and two short examples of production systems you have owned. This is a confidential search. More information about the company will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
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.NETAbout the role
You'll join a growing engineering team as a Lead Engineer / Architect, leading a small team in India and working closely with engineering teams in the US and Mexico. You'll be responsible for driving technical execution, solving complex engineering problems, and leading a team to build, deliver, and maintain reliable software.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with strong backend engineering expertise who can also contribute across the stack when needed.
Location: Hyderabad
Work Mode: Hybrid
What you'll do
- Lead a small engineering team in India, driving day-to-day technical execution and delivery
- Work closely with teams in the US and Mexico to plan, develop, and deliver software
- Design and build robust, scalable backend systems using .NET
- Own technical decisions around architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices
- Contribute across the full stack when needed.
- Break down complex technical problems and drive them through to implementation and delivery
- Mentor engineers and help maintain a high standard of engineering quality
- Collaborate with distributed teams and communicate technical decisions clearly
What we're looking for
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with experience in a lead-level role
- 2+ years of experience leading a team
- Strong, hands-on expertise in .NET and backend engineering
- Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable backend systems
- Full-stack experience is preferred, with React being a plus
- Experience leading a small engineering team and driving technical delivery
- Excellent communication skills, particularly when working with distributed teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering
- AI expertise is a plus
- Experience with payment systems or payment-related products is a plus
Who you are
- You take ownership and drive work through to completion
- You're hands-on and enjoy solving challenging engineering problems
- You're curious, resourceful, and always looking to learn
- You communicate clearly and work well with teams across different locations
- You lead by example and help the team deliver high-quality work
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