Chief Technical Officer

• Establish & Lead India R&D Centre
• Set up the India development centre including infrastructure, team structure, and operating processes.
• Build a high-performance engineering team aligned with the company’s global goals and technical culture.
• Act as the primary point of leadership for all India-based engineering activities.
• Drive Product Engineering & Delivery
• Own the design, architecture, and delivery of core product components.
• Work closely with product and AI teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Ensure development excellence, scalability, and security across all releases.
• Hands-On Technical Leadership
• Spend at least 70–80% of time in coding, architecture reviews, or design sessions.
• Provide strong technical mentorship and direction to engineers.
• Lead by example with high-quality code, technical rigor, and innovation mindset.
• Build & Mentor Teams
• Hire top-tier engineers across backend, AI/ML, DevOps, and platform domains.
• Create an ownership-driven culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Implement learning and growth programs to develop internal technical leadership.
• Ensure Operational Excellence
• Define and implement agile processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices.
• Establish key performance metrics for productivity, quality, and velocity.
• Maintain close alignment with the global product roadmap and delivery timelines.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 12–20 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in technical leadership or architect roles.
• Proven track record in building scalable SaaS or cloud-native products (preferably in cybersecurity, AI, or automation domains).
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Go, and experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of system design, data pipelines, CI/CD, and cloud security.
  

• Demonstrated ability to build and scale teams from the ground up.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across global teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable working in an early-stage, fast-moving environment.
• High energy, problem-solving attitude, and ownership-driven personality.
  

Preferred Background

• Experience as a Principal Architect, Director of Engineering, or similar in a product-focused organization.
• Prior exposure to cybersecurity, SOC automation, or AI/ML products.
• Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones.