Position: We are looking for a Head of Engineering in Bangalore to work closely with the technical leads and senior engineers to design and scale the product infrastructure and architecture. This person will partner with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, product management, QA, design, operations, and sales to lead the technology vision and direction.
This role reports directly to the CEO and will involve working closely with him and the product team to refine and iterate on the product and engineering roadmaps
Location: The base location will be Bangalore, with an incentive to travel to Goa (Our HQ) on a regular basis.
CTC : INR 30 - INR35 LPA + Equity/MSOPs
Job Description:
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 on 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
the 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 the chaos.
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