๐ Hiring : - Head of Engineering
๐ Location : Bangalore (Koramangala) โ On-site
๐ Type : Full-time
๐ผ Experience : 6โ12 years
๐ฐ Compensation : Competitive + Performance Bonus
๐จโ๐ผ Reports to : Founder
About BhashSMS
BhashSMS is one of Indiaโs fastest-growing SME communication platforms, powering millions of SMS, WhatsApp, and RCS messages every day.
We are building Indiaโs SME Engagement OS โ helping small businesses automate marketing, grow repeat customers, and scale revenue through AI + multi-channel communication.
We are now entering the next phase of growth :
โน1 Cr โ โน200 Cr / month revenue by 2030.
To achieve this, we need a strong engineering leader to scale products, teams, and systems.
Role Overview : -
We are hiring a Lead Engineer who will operate as the Head of Engineering.
This role is ideal for someone who :
- ๐ฅ Can lead a 4โ10 member team
- ๐๏ธ Can architect scalable systems
- โก Can ship fast in an early-stage environment
- ๐ค Can work closely with the founder
- ๐ Wants to grow into a CTO role in 12โ24 months
This is a hands-on + leadership role.
Responsibilities : -
1. Product & Architecture
Own architecture for SMS, WhatsApp API, and RCS platformRevamp systems for scale and reliabilityBuild internal Sales OS (CRM + funnel + attribution)Lead new WebApp developmentImplement automation and AI-driven features2. Engineering Execution
Lead backend, frontend, QA, and internsMaintain coding standards and reviewsBuild scalable, fault-tolerant systemsManage releases and sprints3. AI & Data Integration
Integrate new AI Data productBuild scoring engines : lead scoring, churn prediction, suggestionsBuild analytics dashboards4. Reliability & Cost Optimization
Monitor uptime, logs, infra healthOptimize routing for cost & deliverabilityBuild internal automation tools5. Collaboration
Work closely with Sales, COO, Retention Head, and Founder.Skills & Experience Needed : -
Technical :
6โ12 years in PHP / NodeJS / PythonStrong MySQLScalable platform experienceAPI integrations (WhatsApp, SMS, RCS preferred)AWS / GCP, queues, caching, microservicesReact / Next.js is a plusAI / ML experience is a bonusLeadership :
2โ5 years leading small teamsAbility to hire and mentorStrong execution disciplineStartup mindsetMindset :
๐ฏ Ownership๐ง Hands-on๐ง Problem-solvingโก Bias for action๐ฏ Product-first thinkingWhat Success Looks Like (First 12 Months) : -
90 Days :
Understand codebaseStabilize messaging infraBuild dashboardsBegin WebApp revamp180 Days :
Launch Sales OSDeliver AI scoring MVPBuild engineering hiring planImprove uptime & delivery metrics12 Months :
New WebApp liveFull internal OS launchedAutomation engine readyTeam expanded to 8โ123ร engineering velocityWhy Join Us?
๐ Impact millions of SME users๐ง Build a category-defining SaaS / CPaaS product๐ค Work directly with the founder๐ Grow into CTO๐ Be part of a โน200 Cr / month journey๐ Fast execution, zero bureaucracy๐จ Apply Now
Send your resume to :
๐ง shrinidhi@bhashsms.com