Head of Engineering
Location: Mumbai (with alignment to US client time zones as needed)

About us:
We are LearningMate - Energizing the Educational Landscape!
Dedicated to transforming learning and development via cutting-edge technological solutions, LearningMate is a trailblazing one-stop shop for education technology. With a goal of improving educational experiences and empowering students, the firm has emerged as a leader in the field. Together with the recently acquired DoubleLine, LearningMate is a part of the Straive group and uses technology, digital media, large-scale data, and solutions to build strong, firm foundations in engineering and learning design. This helps to close the gap that exists between students, teachers, and content curators. The biggest publishers, universities, and government education departments worldwide use LearningMate's solutions to assist in developing, implementing, and streamlining their digital infrastructure.
We are honored to be our clients' top choice for solutions thanks to our wide range of offerings, and we lead the charge to improve access to, affordability of, and effectiveness of future education, enabling more students and learners. With more than 3500 employees, we are a powerful force in the US, the UK, South Africa, and India.
Learn more at www.learningmate.com.

Role Summary: Technical Visionary, AI Pioneer, and Client Partner
Technical Visionary, AI Pioneer, and Scale Leader We are seeking a Head of Engineering to serve as the strategic, technical, and execution powerhouse for our highest-stakes global and US accounts. Leading a robust engineering organization of 500+ professionals, this is a vital executive leadership position designed for a hands-on technologist with a deep Application Development and Product Engineering background who can seamlessly translate enterprise architecture definitions into robust, scalable software.
You will own the technical roadmap, drive the tangible implementation of AI/Generative AI solutions, and lead our engineering organization to deliver flawless, contemporary products. You are not just managing timelines; you are in the trenches with your team, establishing technical excellence, and serving as a trusted technical authority directly in front of our clients C-suite and technology leaders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-on Engineering Leadership & AI Implementation
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Architectural & Code Ownership: Partner closely with the Chief Architect to translate enterprise architectural visions into execution. Act as a hands-on technical leader who can review code, design complex systems, and establish gold-standard engineering practices.
2. Tangible AI Integration: Drive the strategy, prototyping, and production-level deployment of AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities into our product suites to solve real-world educational and workforce data problems.
3. Application Development & Product Engineering Excellence: Champion modern application development paradigms, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud-native applications.

- Client-Facing Strategy & Advisory

1. Technical Value Proposition: Serve as a core technical interface for US-based clients, building deep trust with client-side CTOs and technical decision-makers through sheer engineering credibility.
2. Consultative Problem Solving: Partner with clients to understand their complex business pain points and translate them into concrete technical solutions and engineering execution plans.
3. Scope & Growth Enablement: Work closely with business heads and architects to identify technical "white space" opportunities, managing scope expertly and converting client needs into valuable engineering roadmaps.

- Delivery Governance & Scale Execution

1. Large-Scale Global Delivery: Lead, scale, and mentor a 500+ member engineering ecosystem in India, ensuring tight operational velocity and alignment with US-based client expectations and product managers.
2. Agile Rigor: Ensure strict adherence to modern Agile/Scrum methodologies, driving predictive, on-time delivery (OTD) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
3. Technical Risk Forensics: Proactively identify code smells, architectural bottlenecks, and project risks early, executing rapid remediation plans before they affect client delivery.
4. Professional Profile
The Hands-on Technologist:



You have an undeniable Core Application Development and Product Engineering pedigree. You are as comfortable writing a proof-of-concept or diving into an architectural roadblock alongside the Chief Architect as you are directing a large org.
AI Practitioner: You don't just talk about AI at a conceptual level; you have a tangible understanding of how to implement LLMs, machine learning models, and cognitive computing into commercial software.
The Client-Facing Catalyst: You possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar technical accounts through direct cross-border client engagement.

Key Qualifications
12+ years in Core Technology, Application Development, & Product Engineering roles, with at least 5+ years in an active, hands-on engineering leadership capacity managing scale.
Scale Leadership: Proven track record of managing and steering large engineering organizations (hundreds of developers) across multiple product lines.
Proven Client-Facing Experience: Demonstrated success interfacing directly with enterprise international/US clients, managing technical delivery expectations and escalations.
Deep AI/ML Exposure: Practical, hands-on experience implementing AI features, data pipelines, or algorithmic solutions in live production environments.
Global Delivery & Mobility: Strong experience navigating offshore/onshore global delivery models. Must be willing and flexible to undertake global travel as required to interface directly with US clients and global leadership teams.
US Market Sophistication: A nuanced understanding of US business culture, compliance (e.g., data privacy, accessibility), and modern professional communication.
EdTech Advantage: Prior experience in K-12, Higher Ed, or Workforce training technology is a significant competitive advantage, though general product engineering excellence is paramount.

Why Join LearningMate?
This is a high-visibility seat where you serve as the chief architect of our technical future. You will have the unique advantage of "Startup Autonomy" to build, innovate, and experiment with cutting-edge tech like AI, backed by the global scale of a 3,500-person powerhouse. If you are an engineering leader who refuses to stop building and wants to shape the future of education technology, this is your platform.

📌 Vice President Engineering (Mumbai)
🏢 Learningmate Solutions
📍 Mumbai