Engineering Lead - Distributed Systems

Role Overview: You will be joining Rapyuta Robotics as the Engineering Lead - Distributed Systems in Chennai. In this role, you will guide the systems squad of PA-AMR, the flagship solution with a significant market share in Japan. As the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on distributed systems, you will play a crucial role in designing scalable systems, reviewing code, and solving complex distributed systems problems. Your hands-on approach to technical leadership will be key in driving the success of the team and the product. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor the PA-AMR systems squad in Chennai, consisting of typically 10-15 engineers, focusing on developing younger engineers into strong contributors. - Act as the primary Distributed Systems SME for Chennai, providing guidance to other squads and cross-functional initiatives requiring DS expertise. - Stay hands-on by actively contributing to system design, coding, code reviews, debugging, and solving distributed problems. - Collaborate closely with senior SMEs in Tokyo, including knowledge sharing and best practices across ASRS and AFL programs. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Minimum of 8 years of experience in building and scaling distributed systems, preferably in IoT, robotics, large-scale backend, or cloud infrastructure domains. - Strong hands-on coding skills in C++, particularly in the context of distributed systems. - Deep understanding of core DS concepts like consensus protocols, data replication, sharding, fault tolerance, and distributed debugging. - Leadership experience (formal or informal) or a demonstrated alignment with the company's core values in practice. If you have any questions about the role or the company, feel free to ask.,