Lead of Technology

Lead of Technology

Location:

Remote (India) Employment Type:

Full-time

About Cloudhire Cloudhire is an AI-powered Recruitment & HR Technology platform built to transform how companies hire, evaluate, and scale talent. We combine intelligent automation, AI-driven screening, workflow orchestration, and modern SaaS architecture to simplify and accelerate hiring for fast-growing companies. As a VC-backed startup in rapid growth mode, we are building a scalable, AI-first ATS ecosystem designed for global expansion. Our goal is to create a category-defining HRTech platform powered by intelligent automation and advanced AI.

Role Overview We are looking for a highly technical and hands-on

Lead of Technology

to drive the architecture, development, and scaling of Cloudhire’s AI-powered ATS platform. This role is ideal for someone who can actively code, design scalable systems, and lead the engineering function. The ideal candidate has strong experience building SaaS products using modern technologies including

React, Node.js, Python, AWS, and Postgres , along with practical experience implementing AI/ML capabilities in production systems. The ideal candidate should also have

experience working in the HRTech or recruitment technology domain and understand Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), recruitment workflows, and hiring lifecycle processes. You will work closely with the founders to define technical direction, build scalable systems, and establish engineering excellence while contributing directly to the codebase.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Architecture & Platform Development

Architect and scale a secure, high-performance, multi-tenant SaaS platform. Design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js, Python, and Postgres. Lead frontend architecture and development using React.js. Build robust APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Ensure scalability, performance, security, and reliability across the platform. Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS. Hands-on Engineering

Actively contribute to backend, frontend, and AI-related development. Write clean, scalable, and maintainable production-grade code. Design database schemas and optimize Postgres for performance and scalability. Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices. Drive engineering efficiency, scalability, and system reliability. AI/ML Platform Development

Lead the development and integration of AI/ML capabilities into the platform. Build intelligent systems such as resume parsing, candidate matching, scoring, and workflow automation. Develop and deploy machine learning models and AI-powered services using Python. Design scalable AI pipelines and integrate them into core product workflows. Continuously improve platform intelligence using modern AI frameworks and tools. Engineering Leadership

Lead and mentor engineers while remaining hands-on technically. Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and scalable architecture. Help hire and build a high-performing engineering team. Drive ownership, accountability, and strong engineering culture. Operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment. Product & Strategic Collaboration

Work closely with founders on product and technology roadmap. Translate product vision into scalable technical execution. Support long-term technical planning and platform scalability. Contribute to strategic technology decisions and innovation.

Required Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with: React.js (Frontend development) Node.js (Backend development) Python (Backend and AI/ML development) AWS (Cloud infrastructure and scalable deployments) Postgres (Database design, optimization, and scaling) REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems Full-stack SaaS architecture CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

AI/ML Experience (Required)

Experience building or integrating AI/ML features into real-world products Strong Python experience for AI/ML systems Experience with ML frameworks, APIs, or AI-driven automation Understanding of deploying and scaling AI systems in production Experience with intelligent automation and data-driven systems

HRTech / ATS Domain Experience (Preferred)

Experience working on HRTech, Recruitment platforms, or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Strong understanding of recruitment workflows including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interview pipelines, and hiring lifecycle Experience building or integrating features such as resume parsing, candidate tracking, interview workflows, and recruitment automation Familiarity with recruitment data models and hiring lifecycle management Prior experience working in HRTech startups or recruitment technology platforms is highly preferred

Required Background

8–12 years of software engineering experience Strong hands-on coding and architecture experience Experience building and scaling SaaS products Experience leading or mentoring engineers Experience working on or building HRTech, ATS, or recruitment-related software platforms preferred Startup or product company experience preferred Strong ownership mindset and execution capability

Ideal Candidate Profile

Hands-on technical leader who can both code and lead Strong expertise in React, Node.js, Python, AWS, and Postgres Experience building AI-powered or automation-driven platforms Experience working on HRTech, ATS, or recruitment technology products Strong system design and architecture skills Startup mindset with high ownership and execution ability Comfortable working directly with founders and driving technical direction