Vice President – Engineering (Electric Vehicle Startup)

Crafted by a powerhouse team with experience across Mercedes Benz, Ather, and Ultraviolette, Zuperspeed is setting the stage for a revolution in India’s performance automotive space.

We’re building India’s first electric sports car. not just as a vehicle, but as a visceral experience for driving enthusiasts. Purpose-built for Indian roads and engineered with cutting-edge electric performance tech, this machine is designed to ignite a segment that’s long been overlooked in India.

At Zuperspeed, we’re obsessed with performance. We believe an electric sports car should do more than just go fast in a straight line, It should handle with precision, accelerate with emotion, and respond like an extension of the driver. Every component we design is shaped by this philosophy, from the chassis dynamics to power delivery, from ride tuning to aerodynamic balance.

Your Role

As Vice President – Engineering, you will lead the technology roadmap, from powertrain and battery architecture to motor control systems and thermal engineering. This is a ground-floor opportunity to architect the core EV systems, shape the product from first principles, and co-create a new kind of performance brand.

What You'll Own

Architect and lead development of the electric powertrain and battery systems.

Lead design and integration of battery systems including pack architecture, BMS, and thermal management.

Oversee performance optimization, safety, and system integration across the vehicle.

Set technical standards, milestones, and development strategies in alignment with product goals.

Work with suppliers, testing partners, and prototyping vendors for fast iterations.

Build and mentor a lean, high-performance engineering team as we scale.

Contribute to product strategy, investor conversations, and long-term R&D direction.

Nice to have

8–15 years in EV powertrain, battery systems, or performance vehicle engineering.

Experience in developing electric drivetrains, BMS, thermal systems, or system integration.

Hands-on, startup-ready mindset, willing to build, test, break, and improve.

Passionate about performance engineering and pushing what’s possible with EVs.

Comfortable leading a small, sharp team and taking full ownership of engineering outcomes.

Previous experience at an EV startup, OEM, or Tier-1 in vehicle electrification is a plus.

What You’ll Get

Founder equity in a fast growing EV brand.

Ownership of the entire technology roadmap and freedom to build it your way.

A chance to create something iconic : India’s first electric sports car.

A clear runway from prototype to production, backed by vision, capital, and momentum.

How to Apply ?

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