VP Engg

SquareShift is a Chennai-based, high-growth software services firm with a global footprint extending to the US and Singapore. Established in 2019, we excel in delivering AI-led cloud and data solutions, including Google Cloud Platform consulting, Elasticsearch-based observability, data engineering, machine learning, and secure, scalable product engineering across industries such as banking, retail, and hi-tech.

As an official Google Cloud Partner and Elastic Partner, we help enterprises modernize, innovate, and scale through multi-cloud architectures, AI-powered platforms, and cutting-edge R&D initiatives. Our Innovation & Research Lab rapidly develops proofs-of-concept (POCs) in AI, analytics, and emerging technologies—driving business value with speed and precision.

We’re on a mission to be the most trusted partner in enterprise cloud adoption—solving complex challenges through innovation, execution excellence, and a culture that prioritizes learning, action, quality, and a strong sense of belonging.

The Vice President / Head of Engineering will lead our global engineering organization from Chennai, defining technology vision, driving innovation, and scaling high-performance teams. This role blends strategic leadership, deep technical expertise, and hands-on engagement with customers and partners to deliver cutting-edge, cloud-enabled, AI-driven solutions.

• Define and execute the engineering strategy in line with corporate goals and evolving market trends.
  

• Lead multi-stack engineering delivery across web, mobile, backend, AI/ML, and cloud platforms.
  

• Oversee cloud-native architectures with strong focus on Google Cloud Platform; ensure integration with AWS/Azure as needed.
  

• Build, mentor, and manage a world-class engineering team in Chennai and other global locations.
  

• Drive agile delivery excellence, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to world-class standards.
  

• Champion DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, and secure-by-design development practices.
  

• Lead the Proof of Concept (POC) & Research Department to explore and validate AI, ElasticSearch, data engineering, and emerging tech.
  

• Collaborate with Google Cloud and Elastic’s engineering teams on joint innovations.
  

• Rapidly prototype, test, and deploy solutions for enterprise digital transformation.
  

• Partner with sales, pre-sales, and delivery leadership to shape technical proposals and architectures.
  

• Engage with C-level executives of client organizations to define and deliver technology roadmaps.
  

• Own engineering resource planning, budget control, and capacity scaling.
  

• 15+ years in software engineering, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
  

• Proven success in leading multi-stack, multi-cloud teams (Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, front-end frameworks, Kubernetes, etc.).
  

• Hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform, ElasticSearch, and AI/ML systems.
  

• Experience in POC and rapid prototyping environments.
  

• Strong background in security, compliance, and enterprise architecture.
  

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  

• Experience in partner ecosystem collaboration (GCP, Elastic, AI technology vendors).
  

• History of building and scaling R&D teams in India.
  

• Exposure to digital transformation projects for enterprise clients.
  

• Innovative, entrepreneurial, and technology-forward mindset.
  

• Lead the engineering vision of a global GCP & Elastic partner from Chennai.
  

• Directly influence AI, cloud, and search innovation for Fortune 500 clients.
  

• Build and shape world-class engineering teams and research labs.
  

• Work in a culture that celebrates innovation, speed, and excellence.