Vice President of Engineering

Vice President – EngineeringLocation: Gurgaon (In-Office)Working Days: Monday to Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturdays are working)Working Hours: 10:45 AM – 8:00 PMExperience: 10–15 years in full-stack engineering, with at least 4+ years in a senior leadership role in SaaS/AI platformsApply at: careers@darwix.aiSubject Line: Application – VP Engineering – [Your Name]About Darwix AIDarwix AI is one of India's fastest-growing GenAI SaaS platforms, transforming enterprise revenue teams with real-time conversational intelligence and AI-powered sales enablement tools. Our core product suite powers:Multilingual speech-to-textReal-time agent coaching & nudgesAutomated scoring of sales callsCRM/LOS integrationsAnalytics dashboards and moreOur clients include leading brands in BFSI, real estate, retail, and healthcare, such as IndiaMart, Wakefit, Bank Dofar, Sobha, and GIVA.We operate across India, MENA, and Southeast Asia, and are backed by marquee investors, industry CXOs, and IIT/IIM/BITS alumni. As we scale to become the backbone of revenue intelligence globally, engineering excellence is the cornerstone of our journey.Role OverviewWe are looking for a visionary and hands-on Vice President – Engineering who will take end-to-end ownership of our technology stack, engineering roadmap, and team. You will be responsible for architecting scalable GenAI-first systems, driving high-velocity product shipping, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability, and building a high-performing engineering culture.This role requires strategic thinking, hands-on execution, deep experience with AI/ML or data-intensive platforms, and the ability to attract and retain top-tier engineering talent. You will work closely with the CEO, Head of AI/ML, Product, and Founder's Office to deliver robust, secure, and intelligent experiences across web and real-time systems.Key Responsibilities1. Technology LeadershipDefine and drive the technology vision, architecture, and roadmap across AI, platform, data, and frontend systemsLead system architecture design for speech processing, real-time audio streaming, LLM-based agents, and multilingual interfacesEnsure engineering best practices: microservices design, scalability, uptime SLAs, and test automation2. Team Building & People LeadershipBuild, mentor, and scale a high-performance engineering team including backend, frontend, AI, DevOps, QA, and integrationsInstill a culture of ownership, fast iteration, performance reviews, and deep collaboration across teamsDefine career paths, recruit top-tier talent, and drive technical onboarding and coaching3. Product Execution & DeliveryWork with Product, Founders, and Sales Engineering to translate business needs into scalable technical implementationsOwn timelines, sprint planning, delivery schedules, and development velocity metricsEnsure security, latency, fault tolerance, and compliance across all releases4. Platform & Infra OwnershipOversee cloud infrastructure on AWS (or GCP), containerization, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and cost optimizationOwn DevOps, uptime, disaster recovery, and horizontal scaling for high concurrency needsManage data engineering and database architecture across PostgreSQL, MongoDB, S3, Redis, and vector DBs5. AI/ML & GenAI IntegrationWork closely with Head of AI/ML on integrating Whisper, LangChain, custom RAG pipelines, and multilingual inference stacks into production systemsTranslate AI/ML research into performant APIs, stream pipelines, and real-time inference microservicesEnsure optimized GPU/CPU utilization, caching, and latency control on real-time AI modules6. Client-Facing & Sales SupportSupport enterprise pre-sales and post-sales engineering for large deals (in BFSI, real estate, etc.)Handle security reviews, solution architecture walkthroughs, and platform deep dives with client CTO teamsCreate system documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical solution notesQualifications & SkillsMust-Have10–15 years of total experience in software engineering, with at least 4–5 years in senior leadershipProven experience scaling a B2B SaaS platform across geographiesDeep backend expertise in Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, microservicesStrong understanding of cloud-native development (AWS/GCP), DevOps, CI/CD, and real-time systemsExperience managing large-scale, concurrent user bases and low-latency applicationsStrong understanding of security protocols, enterprise authentication (SAML/OAuth), and complianceGood to HaveExposure to speech-to-text, audio processing, NLP, or GenAI-based inference systemsExperience working with AI frameworks (Torch, HuggingFace, LangChain) and GPU inference optimizationFamiliarity with Flutter, Angular/React, or mobile deployment is a plusHands-on experience with vector databases, Redis, WebSockets, and scalable caching mechanismsWho You AreYou've built high-growth engineering teams from scratch or scaled them through 10x growth phasesYou've architected and shipped world-class SaaS systems, preferably with real-time or AI componentsYou balance technical depth with strategic business alignmentYou lead by influence, feedback, and deep respect—not just authorityYou're obsessed with metrics, uptime, shipping velocity, and end-user outcomesYou're energized by fast-paced environments, ambiguous challenges, and clear impactWhat Success Looks Like in 12 MonthsA rock-solid engineering team shipping weekly with full CI/CD and 99.99% uptimeNear real-time AI inference systems powering multilingual speech and coachingEngineering velocity has doubled, without sacrificing stabilityArchitecture is mature, modular, secure, and scalable across geographiesYou've built strong tech documentation and institutional knowledge systemsProduct features are built fast, secure, and adopted well by enterprise clientsEngineering culture is resilient, hungry, and ready for global scaleHow to ApplySend your resume to careers@darwix.aiSubject: Application – VP Engineering – [Your Name](Optional): Include a brief note outlining a high-impact engineering initiative you've led and the measurable impact it created.This is not just an engineering leadership role. It's a rare opportunity to build a generational AI company from the ground up—as the tech backbone for sales teams globally. If you've built systems that scale, teams that thrive, and products that change behavior—we'd love to speak with you.