Head of Engineering (Full-stack) - Bangalore, Hybrid 3 / 5
Saltmine - Enterprise SaaS Workplace Design and Optimisation Platform
About Saltmine
Saltmine is a fast-growing technology company revolutionizing the $300 billion Commercial Real Estate workspace design-build market. Just as Salesforce transformed CRM and Workday reshaped HR, Saltmine is redefining how Corporate Real Estate departments within enterprises operate. Our mission is to deliver not just a SaaS tool, but a smart platform that combines intelligence with powerful capabilities to transform every step of office design—from workplace strategy and programming to design and procurement. Rooted deeply in both technology and architectural design, we have created a first-of-its-kind SaaS platform that empowers occupiers and their business partners to create inspiring, efficient workspaces.
Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York City, Boston, Budapest, Vietnam, and Singapore, Saltmine boasts an exceptional team of talented professionals. We have closed our Series A+ funding round with leading venture capital firms from Singapore and the USA.
Our founder, Shagufta Anurag, is a seasoned entrepreneur and third-time founder, having built successful businesses such as SpaceMatrix and Livspace.
Position Summary
We're seeking a hands-on Head of Engineering with strong full-stack expertise to lead a team of 12+ engineers. The ideal candidate will bring deep system architecture knowledge and technical leadership skills, with a particular focus on backend excellence while managing full-stack initiatives. Thought leadership on leveraging modern AI technologies to offer Vertical SaaS solutions is a must.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Drive backend architecture, Platform, and system design decisions
- Lead implementation of critical backend services and APIs
- Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems
- Optimize system performance and scalability
- Implement AI-powered solutions leveraging the latest LLM technologies
- Develop strategies for responsible AI integration within our product ecosystem
- Optimize workflows through AI automation and intelligent processing pipelines
- Champion code quality and technical best practices. Actively contribute to coding and code reviews
Team Management
Lead and mentor a team of 12+ (frontend and backend engineers) across multiple Product initiativesDrive sprint planning and executionFoster collaboration between frontend and backend developersBalance technical debt with feature developmentEnsure timely delivery of high-quality solutionsGuide team in developing AI competencies and LLM implementation best practicesEstablish governance frameworks for AI tool usage and model evaluationRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's / Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field12 to 15 years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading engineering teamsStrong backend expertise (Node.js, TypeScript, Microservices)Experience with modern frontend technologies (React)Deep knowledge of database design and optimisationExperience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps experienceProven track record in building complex distributed systemsStrong system design and architecture skillsDemonstrated expertise with AI tools and LLM integration in production environmentsExperience designing and implementing AI-assisted features and workflowsPreferred Experience
Prior startup experience with scaling engineering systemsKnowledge of 3D / CAD systems and spatial dataExperience with enterprise SaaS platformsBackground in real-time data processingHands-on experience with leading LLM platformsFamiliarity with AI prompt engineering and optimization techniquesExperience with AI-assisted development workflows and toolingWhat Sets You Apart
Deep technical expertise with a hands-on leadership styleStartup mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environmentsTrack record of building systems from the ground upStrong mentorship and team development skillsWhat We Offer
Hard problems to solve. Opportunity to shape complex technical systemsCompetitive compensation package and attractive ESOPsFast-paced, innovative environmentProfessional growth opportunitiesSkills Required
Saas, Product Engineering, Ai, Llm, Automation, Robotics, Uipath, Rpa, Robotic Process Automation, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Node.js, Typescript, Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React, Director Engineering, VP Engineering, Engineering Manager