Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering Funded PropTech Startup | Hyderabad | Full-time

Why this role exists

This is not a scale-only role and not a delegation-only role. We are a funded PropTech startup at a stage where technology is the business, not a support function. The platform is live, customers are real, and the next phase demands architectural rigour, execution velocity, and leadership by example. We are looking for a Head of Engineering who still writes code, makes hard trade-offs, and enjoys building systems that will be stressed by growth. If you thrive in ambiguity, take pride in clean systems, and want to shape both product direction and engineering culture, this role is built for you.

What you will own

End-to-end ownership of the engineering function across architecture, execution, delivery, and reliability Designing and scaling production-grade systems across frontend, backend, and infrastructure Hands-on leadership of a lean, high-output engineering team Translating product and business intent into robust technical solutions Making pragmatic decisions in real-world startup constraints ​- time, cost and talent Building systems that are secure, observable, scalable, and future-ready

What you will do

Architect, build, and ship full-stack systems using React, Node.js, and modern web technologies Design scalable backend services, APIs, and data models using Node.js and MongoDB Own cloud infrastructure on AWS, including deployment, scaling, cost efficiency, and reliability Establish and evolve CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, logging, and incident response Set technical standards around system design, security, and performance Integrate Generative AI capabilities into real product workflows where it creates tangible value Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on problem solving Partner closely with founders and product leaders to align tech with business outcomes

What we are looking for

12+ years of engineering experience with significant time spent in hands-on roles Strong full-stack expertise across React, Node.js, APIs, and cloud-native architectures Deep experience with MongoDB including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning Proven experience running production systems on AWS Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems fundamentals, and security best practices Experience setting up and running engineering systems end-to-end, not inheriting them Working knowledge of Generative AI, including LLMs, embeddings, inference workflows, and integration patterns Comfort operating without heavy process, large teams, or perfect information Clear, confident communicator who can guide teams and explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders

What this role is not

Not a pure people-management role Not a legacy tech maintenance role Not a slow, consensus-heavy enterprise environment

Why this role matters You will shape: The technical foundation of a growing PropTech platform The engineering culture and quality bar The speed at which the business can innovate and scale Your decisions will have visible, compounding impact.

If this sounds like a role you would take ownership of, not just manage, we would like to speak with you.