Job Title:
Senior Engineering Manager / Associate Director -- BRAHMA AI Core
Location:
Bangalore / Hybrid (India)

Role Overview:
The Development Manager will work in a matrix setup with Product Managers, AI Leads, Platform, and QA teams, leading through influence rather than direct reporting lines.
The role calls for a technically proficient, AI-aware leader who enjoys exploring new technologies, shaping solutions, guiding execution, and participating in customer pursuits. You will help translate business needs into practical AI-enabled solutions that integrate seamlessly into platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and guide cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI-powered capabilities integrated into the CLEAR platform.
- Be hands-on in defining solution approaches, evaluating tools, and supporting technical execution.
- Collaborate with AI/ML, Platform, and QA teams to ensure smooth delivery, automation, and productive CI/CD integration.
- Support customer pursuits by helping shape and present technical solutions aligned with business goals.




- Explore and evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks to drive innovation and delivery efficiency.
- Optimize AI workloads for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness on cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure).
- Encourage best practices in development, documentation, and quality assurance across teams.
- Foster collaboration and learning, ensuring alignment with business priorities and continuous improvement in delivery.

Required Experience & Skills:
- 15+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in technical leadership or delivery management.
- Proven record of being hands-on in technology and guiding teams in AI/ML-driven product or platform development.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, LLMs, SLMs, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud-based ML pipelines.
- Experience with Java , Springboot, microservices, APIs, DevOps/MLOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Mongo DB, etc.

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