Role Overview :
We are hiring a Vice President of Engineering to lead our growing engineering team and drive technical delivery for our high-scale consumer products.
This is a hands-on leadership role where youll ensure top-tier execution, manage engineering teams, and architect systems that scale to millions of users.
Youll work closely with the founders and cross-functional teams to turn bold product goals into reality, all while shaping the engineering culture of a fast-growing, product-led company.
This is a rare opportunity to join a profitable, product-focused startup in Koramangala, Bengaluru, with the autonomy to build scalable systems and world-class engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and scale the engineering function with a focus on backend excellence and delivery
- Architect, review, and guide implementation of production-grade systems (Java + Spring Boot)
- Stay hands-on in critical tech decisions and development when needed
- Ensure timely, high-quality delivery across projects with clear metrics and accountability
- Define and implement engineering processes, code standards, and DevOps practices
- Hire, mentor, and grow engineering talent while fostering a strong tech culture
- Collaborate closely with Product, Data, and Business teams to align tech efforts with business outcomes
- Drive backend optimization, scalability, and system reliability for millions of users globally
Requirements :
1013 years of experience in backend engineering, with 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles (Director / VP level)Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architectureProven experience in scaling systems for high-traffic consumer appsStrong foundation in system design, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS / GCP)Proficient in CI / CD, DevOps, and monitoring best practicesTrack record of building and leading high-performance engineering teamsAbility to balance technical depth with execution focus in fast-paced environmentsStrong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholdersWhat Youll Get :
Ownership of engineering execution and delivery across high-impact productsOpportunity to work on large-scale systems used by millions in the social + entertainment spaceHigh autonomy and influence over architecture, hiring, and team structureWork alongside top-tier leadership from companies like Amazon, Swiggy, and top IITs / BITSCompetitive compensation with performance-linked upside(ref : hirist.tech)