This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 6000000 (ie INR 30-60 LPA)
Experience: 12+ yrs
Location: Bengaluru
Job Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to lead the development of AI-native backend platforms and intelligent software systems that power next-generation enterprise applications. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced backend engineering expert with a strong background in platform architecture, distributed systems, and production-grade AI applications. You will define the technical vision, lead high-performing engineering teams, and build scalable platforms that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, and modern AI orchestration frameworks.
As a technology leader, you will collaborate closely with product, AI, and business teams to transform complex business challenges into creative technical solutions. You will establish engineering best practices, mentor senior engineers, and drive architectural excellence while ensuring that backend systems remain secure, scalable, reliable,



and highly performant. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building products from the ground up, driving technical innovation, and creating AI-powered platforms that deliver real business value.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the engineering strategy, backend architecture, and technical roadmap for AI-native enterprise platforms.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend applications using Python and modern software engineering practices.
Architect robust microservices, distributed systems, and API-driven platforms capable of supporting high-volume production workloads.
Design scalable data architectures utilizing PostgreSQL and other backend technologies to ensure performance, reliability, and data integrity.
Build and deploy production-ready AI applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), LangGraph, LangChain, Agentic AI frameworks, and multi-a

📌 Director of Engineering (Bengaluru)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Bengaluru