Director of Engineering- Backend Applications & GenAI
ThoughtSpot
5 - 10 years
Bengaluru
Posted: 12/02/2026
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Job Description
About the Role:
As Director of Engineering, youll lead a team of managers and senior engineers in developing cutting edge data analytics products. Youll be hands-on with architecture, design, and development, driving projects from 0 to 1 while aligning with customer needs and business goals.
What Youll Do:
- Lead a team of managers and senior engineers to build Gen AI/ Applied ML, Data Analytics, or
- platform solutions from scratch.
- Be hands-on in architecture, design, and development, ensuring scalability and
- performance.
- Navigate uncertainty, prioritise features, and drive projects towards clear goals.
- Focus on customer-centric development, ensuring solutions meet user needs.
- Foster a growth mindset, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices.
- Collaborate with product and leadership to ensure alignment on goals and
- execution.
What You Have:
- 15+ years in tech, with 10+ years in leadership/technical roles.
- Strong in architecture and design for complex systems.
- Experience building 0 to 1 solutions in Gen AI / Applied ML, Data Analytics, or
- Platform Engineering or Large Scale Backend Systems.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team of engineers and managers (40-50 people).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication and team management skills.
What We Offer:
- High-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.Exposure to cutting-edge Gen AI / Applied ML technologies.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A culture of learning and innovation.
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