Engineering Lead – Data and AI Platform- Bangalore

Engineering Lead – Data and AI Platform

• Location: Bangalore (preferred) — candidates open to relocation invited
• Experience: 8 –10 years (3 – 4 years in engineering leadership roles)
• Compensation: ₹70 – 80 LPA + ESOP (based on fit)
  

About company:-

Role Overview:-

Key Responsibilities:-

• Architect and own end-to-end data pipelines across brands, channels, and geographies
• Implement robust data governance, streaming data ingestion, and data quality control
• Build AI-first automation engines (marketing, supply chain, pricing, inventory)
• Deploy predictive and generative AI systems for intelligent business operations
• Set up real-time anomaly detection and self-healing infra systems
• Lead, mentor, and hire engineers—build a culture of innovation, speed, and ownership
• Drive MLOps adoption for scalable model deployment and monitoring
• Align technology with business goals via close collaboration with product and business teams
  

Skills & Experience:-

• Proven data engineering expertise (SQL/NoSQL, cloud warehouses, Kafka/Kinesis)
• Deep hands-on experience in AI/ML systems (forecasting, pricing, anomaly detection, generative AI)
• Programming proficiency in Python, Go, or Java; full stack background preferred
• Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, AutoGen)
• Familiarity with MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI)
• Experience leading lean engineering teams in startups or fast-growth tech companies
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Prior work in retail/ecommerce platforms (Flipkart, Amazon, Walmart, Swiggy, Zepto, etc.) preferred
  

What We Offer:-

• Autonomy and a strategic role in building Opptra’s platform from the ground up
• Direct impact on the AI-driven transformation of global retail
• High-growth, entrepreneurial culture, recognized veteran leadership
• Competitive salary and significant equity upside for the right fit
  

Screening & Fitment:-

If You

• - Have 8 –10 years’ experience, including 3 – 4 as a Lead/Manager of small-mid engineering teams
• - Have delivered AI-first, data-centric solutions in ecommerce/retail (recent hands-on experience essential)
• - Thrive in a fast-paced, problem-solving startup environment
• - Demonstrate strong business-technology alignment and communication skills
• - Are based in Bangalore or open to relocate (priority given to location fit)
  

Apply to join us at the cutting edge of AI-driven global retail.