Head of Engineering

Experience

: 10.00 + years

Salary

: USD 5185-6666 / month (based on experience)

Expected Notice Period

: 15 Days

Shift

: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type

: Remote

Placement Type

: Full Time Contract for 6 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month)

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Garn)What do you need for this opportunity?Must have skills required:engineering leadership, engineering manager, People management, PHP, Python, React Js, SymphonyGarn is Looking for:

Garn is a venture-backed startup transforming jewellery commerce in Southeast Asia. Our AI-powered marketplace enables retailers to

sell before they source

, eliminating financial risk through a powerful subscription model.With strong early partnerships among Thailand’s leading jewellery retailers and a team gearing up for launch, Garn is building the definitive platform for the region's jewellery trade.We are looking for a visionary

Head of Engineering

to lead our

technical vision

,

product execution

, and a

talented remote team

. You will

manage and mentor

an initial team of 8 (including a Technical Lead, Developers, and Data/Analytics resources) to build a scalable, world-class platform. This is a

foundational leadership role

for someone who thrives on building great products and great engineering teams from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor: Manage, mentor, and grow our high-performing remote engineering team. Foster a culture of ownership, speed, and collaboration.
• Technical Strategy: Define the long-term technical architecture and product roadmap, making key decisions to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Drive Execution: Lead the agile development process to deliver high-quality features on time, from our core matching algorithm to our retailer storefronts.
• Oversee AI Development: Guide the development and integration of our Agentic AI chatbot, managing the developer responsible for this key feature.
• Support Hiring: Play a key role in supporting the founder to attract and hire top-tier technical talent to scale the team.
  

Our Ideal Candidate

We believe that passion, a strategic mindset, and a strong bias for action are more important than checking every box. If this role excites you and you believe you have what it takes to lead our technical vision, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every single requirement.

• Experienced Leader: You have 10+ years in software development, with at least 4+ years in a direct engineering leadership role where you've managed teams of 5 or more.
• Team Builder: You have proven experience supporting the hiring process and mentoring engineers to build a cohesive, effective team, ideally in a remote setting.
• Architectural Vision: You have deep expertise in designing and building scalable, full-stack web applications, preferably with e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
• AI Familiarity: You understand AI/ML concepts and have experience overseeing projects involving agentic AI and chatbot integrations.
• Strategic Partner: You are an excellent communicator who can partner with founders and non-technical stakeholders to align technology with business goals.
  

Why Join Garn?

• Build an Organization: Shape the engineering culture and team from day one as a foundational executive.
• Product Ownership: Have a direct, tangible impact on a product that is set to disrupt a traditional industry.
• Leadership & Impact: Join the core leadership team and influence the entire business strategy.
  

How to apply for this opportunity?

• Step 1: Click On Apply! And Register or Login on our portal.
• Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!
  

About Uplers:

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