Lead Engineer - AI Development

5 - 10 years

10 - 18 Lacs

Posted:5 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

Apply

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Lead Engineer - AI Development

DAO EVTech Private Limited | Pune, India

Location:

Type:

Start:

About Us

Software-Driven EVs

The Role

Lead Engineer

What You'll Do

Lead AI-Native Engineering (40%)

  • Build AI-powered systems using

    Claude, Cursor, and Gemini

     for accelerated development
  • Implement

    Multimodal AI solutions

     for video-based vehicle diagnostics and quality inspection
  • Define workflows where AI handles code generation; engineers focus on architecture and business logic

Hands-On Technical Work (35%)

  • Write production code daily — player-coach, not spectator
  • Design and implement IoT platforms, TFT display interfaces, mobile apps, and backend systems
  • Rapid deployment using N8N

    — Goal:

    build a business agent in 30 minutes

  • Make architectural decisions for scalable, maintainable systems

Build Engineering Excellence (25%)

  • Establish coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices
  • Mentor junior developers and interns to become productive quickly
  • Conduct code reviews and enforce quality standards
  • Create documentation enabling team members to work independently

What We're Looking For

Must Have

  • 5+ years

     hands-on development
  • Strong fundamentals

    : DS, algorithms, system design
  • Modern stack

    : React/Vue, Node/Python, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, AWS/GCP
  • AI tools

    : Claude, Cursor, Gemini
  • N8N workflow automation

  • Track record of shipping products
  • Excellent English communication
  • Mentorship mindset

Strong Plus

  • IoT, embedded systems, or HW-SW integration
  • Product company

     background (not service)
  • Multimodal AI / video processing
  • EV/automotive knowledge
  • Top-tier institution (IIT, NIT, BITS, COEP, VIT)

Mindset We Value

  • Builder, not manager

    — You'd rather write code than attend meetings
  • Ownership mentality

    — You treat company problems as your own
  • Continuous learner

    — AI is changing everything; you're excited, not threatened

What We Offer

  • Direct access

     to Founder — no corporate layers
  • Real impact

    — Your code powers EVs across India
  • ESOP potential

     as we scale toward IPO

How to Apply

Email:

Subject Line:

1. Resume highlighting hands-on technical work

2. GitHub profile or code portfolio

3. Brief note (3-5 sentences): A problem you solved + how you use AI tools

Mock Interview

Practice Video Interview with JobPe AI

Start Artificial Intelligence Interview
cta

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.

Job Application AI Bot

Job Application AI Bot

Apply to 20+ Portals in one click

Download Now

Download the Mobile App

Instantly access job listings, apply easily, and track applications.

coding practice

Enhance Your Python Skills

Practice Python coding challenges to boost your skills

Start Practicing Python Now

RecommendedJobs for You