Looking for a senior engineering leader to drive large-scale product and engineering initiatives at Upgrad. This role is close to a CTO-level mandate with ownership across engineering strategy, team leadership, and AI-driven innovation.
Company Details
Upgrad is a leading online higher education and skilling platform focused on helping professionals upskill through industry-relevant programs. Website: Upgrad
Requirements
12+ years of software engineering experience
Experience leading large engineering teams and managers
Strong background in scalable consumer or SaaS products
Hands-on understanding of system architecture and engineering best practices
Experience working on AI/ML or GenAI use cases is preferred
Strong product thinking and business understanding
Experience hiring and building high-performing engineering teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead and scale multiple engineering teams
Drive engineering strategy, architecture, and execution
Collaborate closely with product and business leaders
Build scalable systems and engineering processes
Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers
Drive AI adoption and innovation across products
Ensure delivery quality, speed, and operational excellence
Bengaluru (Work from Office)
Interview Process
Technical Round
Take Home Assignment
Technical Round
Important Note
ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping Upgrad hire Head of Engineering.
ClanX brings world-class product builders together as cloud-based teams and connects them with companies that have meaningful product missions.
