SquareShift - Vice President Engineering - AIML Systems

About SquareShift :SquareShift is a Chennai-based, high-growth software services firm with a global footprint extending to the US and Singapore. Established in 2019, we excel in delivering AI-led cloud and data solutions, including Google Cloud Platform consulting, Elasticsearch-based observability, data engineering, machine learning, and secure, scalable product engineering across industries such as banking, retail, and hi-tech.As an official Google Cloud Partner and Elastic Partner, we help enterprises modernize, innovate, and scale through multi-cloud architectures, AI-powered platforms, and cutting-edge R&D initiatives. Our Innovation & Research Lab rapidly develops proofs-of-concept (POCs) in AI, analytics, and emerging technologies driving business value with speed and precision.Were on a mission to be the most trusted partner in enterprise cloud adoptionsolving complex challenges through innovation, execution excellence, and a culture that prioritizes learning, action, quality, and a strong sense of Overview :The Vice President / Head of Engineering will lead our global engineering organization from Chennai, defining technology vision, driving innovation, and scaling high-performance teams. This role blends strategic leadership, deep technical expertise, and hands-on engagement with customers and partners to deliver cutting-edge, cloud-enabled, AI-driven Responsibilities :Technology & Strategy :- Define and execute the engineering strategy in line with corporate goals and evolving market trends. - Lead multi-stack engineering delivery across web, mobile, backend, AI/ML, and cloud platforms. - Oversee cloud-native architectures with strong focus on Google Cloud Platform; ensure integration with AWS/Azure as & Execution- Build, mentor, and manage a world-class engineering team in Chennai and other global locations. - Drive agile delivery excellence, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to world-class standards. - Champion DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, and secure-by-design development & R&D- Lead the Proof of Concept (POC) & Research Department to explore and validate AI, ElasticSearch, data engineering, and emerging tech. - Collaborate with Google Cloud and Elastics engineering teams on joint innovations. - Rapidly prototype, test, and deploy solutions for enterprise digital Skills & Qualifications :- 15+ years in software engineering, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles. - Proven success in leading multi-stack, multi-cloud teams (Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, front-end frameworks, Kubernetes, etc. - Hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform, ElasticSearch, and AI/ML systems. - Experience in POC and rapid prototyping environments. - Strong background in security, compliance, and enterprise architecture. - Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication Attributes :- Experience in partner ecosystem collaboration (GCP, Elastic, AI technology vendors). - History of building and scaling R&D teams in India. - Exposure to digital transformation projects for enterprise clients. - Innovative, entrepreneurial, and technology-forward :Why Join Us ?- Lead the engineering vision of a global GCP & Elastic partner from Chennai. - Directly influence AI, cloud, and search innovation for Fortune 500 clients. - Build and shape world-class engineering teams and research labs. - Work in a culture that celebrates innovation, speed, and Skills and Experience :- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Proven experience in production security, DevSecOps, and SDLC practices. - Strong knowledge of security tools such as Qualys, Black Duck, and JFrog Xray. - Experience in incident response management and security incident handling. - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure. - Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. - Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) preferred. (ref:hirist.tech)