Job Title Director of Engineering - India Location- Chennai India At Vendasta we are leading the AI revolution from right here in Chennai and beyond We work together to empower our partners and customers through our AI-powered customer acquisition and engagement platform helping them get more customers and keep them About the Role As the Director of Engineering you will lead the evolution of Vendasta s global engineering organization to build and scale AI-native secure and high-performance software systems This role exists to enable technical innovation through AI and automation optimize delivery outcomes and foster a culture of engineering excellence that directly drives business and customer value As a key strategic leader reporting to the CTO you will transform vision into execution by aligning people platforms and processes You will ensure our development ecosystem embraces AI at its core to improve velocity code quality customer experience and operational efficiency Your Impact In this role you will lead multiple teams of Software Developers working cross-divisionally to establish purpose clarity and technical innovation You will Technical Strategy Execution Translate product and platform vision into scalable engineering strategies and execution roadmaps Champion modern engineering architecture that balances AI innovation with system reliability security and maintainability Partner with the CTO and Chief Architect to guide decisions on infrastructure system architecture and tooling Operational Excellence Key Metric Delivery Establish drive and track key metrics such as cycle time deployment frequency and team velocity Leverage AI for productivity utilizing tools like AI coding assistants and incident prediction to drive high-velocity delivery Manage technical debt proactively prioritizing it alongside product delivery needs People Leadership Organizational Development Build a global high-performing team fluent in AI technologies and upskill talent through AI enablement programs Strong drive and accountability to the results of the engineering group Foster a culture of curiosity ethical AI experimentation and continuous learning Recruit and mentor talent conducting weekly 1-on-1s with Engineering Management to assist with professional development What You Bring to the Table You are a seasoned leader and technical expert able to navigate complex challenges in a dynamic SaaS environment You possess a high-agency mindset characterized by deep ownership and the ability to drive consistency in a scaling organization Your Core Experience Capabilities 10 years of progressive software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing teams of 50 Proven track record in SaaS and Agile methodologies specifically scaling high-growth platforms or marketplace products Deep technical expertise in up-to-date software architecture cloud infrastructure AWS microservices and CI CD practices AI Digital Innovation Experience leading AI transformation strategies and building scalable intelligent systems Strategic Communication Ability to balance business needs with technical excellence and present technical cases to executive audiences Education Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field About Vendasta We help businesses get more customers And keep them We re on a mission to build the most trusted AI-powered platform for small businesses and the partners who support them At Vendasta you ll be part of something ambitious helping bring AI transformation to local businesses at scale As a team member you ll enjoy Competitive health benefits flex time and annual work-from-anywhere options Equity opportunities and a chance to directly shape our AI future A vibrant workplace culture that embraces experimentation thought leadership and continuous learning A place where building AI isn t just a buzzword it s the core of everything we do Perks Join the Vendasta team where your well-being and growth come first Step into a workplace that blends competitive health benefits with true flexibility including flex time and an annual work-from-anywhere policy Take ownership of your future with our Employee Options Program and enjoy the little things like daily snacks a vibrant cafeteria and catered Friday lunches at our offices Invest in your growth through education reimbursement in-house learning opportunities and a suite of leadership development programs We re driven by our values Drive Innovation Respect and Agility and it shows in everything we do Give back through community initiatives and volunteer opportunities and build more than just a career build a life you love At Vendasta you ll find the support the challenge and the culture to thrive Discover your potential Make an impact Grow with us Discover your potential Build something that matters Help us lead the AI revolution from right here in Chennai

📌 Director Of Engineering (Chennai)
🏢 Vendasta
📍 Chennai