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VP of Engineering Stealth Fintech Startup Bengaluru 8 - 14 years 80L - 1.2Cr CTC 65 applicants Interview details 9 mins, 5-6 questions Closes on Jul 6 Meet your interviewer Swati Khanna VP of Human Capital AI Voice Get ready for your interview with Swati Khanna, VP of Human Capital at Peak XV The application process A summary of your most recent interview will be shared with the companys hiring team. If the company expresses interest in your resume and interview, well reach out to you with next steps. Older interviews will be overridden by the most recent interview. NOTE: This is an AI-driven experience, and while we strive for accuracy, AI may sometimes generate unexpected or imperfect responses. Note Only completed interviews will be considered for job applications. Finish yours to stand a chance at getting shortlisted. VP of Engineering Fintech Startup Role Overview As a VP of Engineering at our fast-growing, VC-backed fintech startup in Bangalore, you will be the technology and execution backbone of our company. You will lead and scale our engineering teams across backend, frontend, DevOps, and data shaping a high-performance culture and driving technical innovation that aligns with our business and product goals. Key Responsibilities Lead and scale the engineering function across backend, frontend, DevOps, and data teams. Own the end-to-end technology strategy to ensure alignment with business and product objectives. Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering talent while building a strong, collaborative team culture. Collaborate closely with Founders, Product, and Design teams to develop innovative features that delight users. Champion engineering excellence by enforcing modern best practices, agile principles, and robust security measures. Engage hands-on through code reviews, architecture decisions, and tech evaluations when necessary. What We Look For Skills: 8 14 years of software engineering experience with significant leadership responsibility in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of leading engineering teams (30+ people) in high-growth startups or tech-first companies. Strong expertise in scalable system design, cloud architecture (AWS/GCP), and modern development frameworks. Deep understanding of fintech infrastructure, with bonus points for experience in payments, lending, compliance, or APIs. Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. A bias for action, humility, and a passion for building high-impact, innovative products. Qualifications Required Experience: 8 14 years Bonus Points: Exposure to regulatory tech, risk modelling, or data platforms in fintech; prior startup or founder experience; contributions to open source or community-led tech forums Bangalore (Hybrid/Onsite) Apply for related jobs Prepare with practice interviews Get the app on Android or iOS.
