Director of Software Engineering

2 weeks ago

Bangalore, India Anakin (YC S21) Full time

Designation : Director of Engineering

Location : HSR Layout, Bengaluru

Anakin: What do we do?

At Anakin, we’re revolutionizing Pricing Intelligence by enabling large global companies to optimize their pricing strategies and stay one step ahead of their competitors.

Our technology engine has the capability to automatically find, analyze, and generate insights around hundreds of millions of online listed products across more than 15+ countries in real-time. By leveraging advanced algorithms and intelligent automation, Anakin empowers its clients to make dynamic and real-time pricing adjustments that align with market demands and competitor strategies.

Founded in 2020 by (IIT Bombay) and (IIT Kanpur), Anakin is a Y-Combinator-backed team of 60+ members with revenue growth of 20%+ month-on-month.

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Role Brief -

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Software Engineering (Backend/Fullstack) to lead our development team, ensuring timely and high-quality product/solution delivery while driving innovation. This role combines technical leadership with efficient project execution, team management, and cross-functional collaboration, directly supporting the stakeholder’s vision and company goals.

What will you do?

> Delivery and Execution:

  • On-time Delivery & Success Rate: Ensure projects meet deadlines with high standards for code quality & performance and security.
  • Project Execution: Implement the stakeholder’s vision by converting requirements into actionable plans and efficiently using resources.
  • Milestones & Deliverables: Monitor milestones and deliverables, providing regular updates to the stakeholders and proactively addressing risks.
  • Risk Management: Keep projects on track by addressing potential delays and challenges.
  • Bug Rates & Code Quality: Implement rigorous testing protocols and regular code reviews to minimize bugs and maintain high standards.
  • Deployment Frequency: Establish and maintain CI/CD practices for frequent and reliable releases.

> Resource Management:

  • Budget Adherence & Allocation: Efficiently manage project budgets and allocate resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Resource Utilization: Optimize the use of tools, time, and personnel to meet project goals.
  • Velocity & Cycle Time: Optimize sprint planning and retrospectives to improve development velocity and cycle time, ensuring efficient task completion.
  • Throughput & Burndown: Manage task prioritization and monitor progress with burndown charts to maintain consistent throughput.

> Customer Impact -

  • Satisfaction & Reliability: Ensure high customer satisfaction by maintaining system uptime and incorporating feedback into development.
  • Product Reliability: Focus on system uptime and quick issue resolution to maintain reliability.

> Leadership and Management:

  • Goal Achievement & Feedback: Set and achieve ambitious goals, incorporating stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Mentorship: Develop team members through guidance and growth opportunities.
  • Technical Debt & Architectural Decisions: Manage technical debt and make architectural decisions aligned with long-term objectives.
  • Strategic Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership to ensure scalability and alignment with company goals.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Transparency: Foster collaboration with other departments and maintain clear communication about progress and challenges.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Improvement: Keep the stakeholders informed about project status and use KPIs/OKRs for continuous improvement.
  • Talent Acquisition & Team Integration: Actively participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members to build a strong, cohesive, and capable engineering team.

> Innovation and Improvement:

  • New Initiatives & Process Enhancements: Drive new initiatives and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Continuous Improvement: Regularly refine processes based on feedback and performance metrics.

What do you bring to the table?

  • 13+ years of experience in backend/full-stack engineering and 3+ years in leadership roles managing high-performing teams.
  • B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Strong expertise in Agile processes , large-scale architecture, micro-services , and API integrations .
  • Proficiency in design patterns , SOLID principles , and building highly available, reliable systems .
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills to tackle complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • A passion for ownership, accountability , and creating value.

Our current tech stack -

  • Languages : Python, Java, Node.js, TypeScript
  • Cloud : AWS (EC2, S3, SQS, Lambda, ECR, ECS), GCP (BigQuery)
  • Databases : PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Tools : Jenkins, Docker, JIRA, Confluence
  • Frameworks : Django, Flask

You would be a great fit if you knew -

  • Web crawling/Scraping knowledge
  • Good experience in reverse engineering
  • Django/Flask
  • Redis, Kubernetes.

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