Director of Engineering - Zoomcar

About Us:

Zinier is the leader in intelligent field service automation, helping organizations work smarter. Zinier boasts a customizable, workflow-based platform to help schedule and manage workforce, assets and customers, powered by Generative AI. We are a global team headquartered in Silicon Valley with leading investors including Accel, ICONIQ Capital, Founders Fund, Newfund, Nokia-backed NGP Capital, Tiger Global Management and Qualcomm Ventures LLC. We are looking for a visionary Director of Engineering to lead our engineering team, drive technical excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of our product roadmap. This role will be instrumental in shaping our technical strategy and scaling our engineering practices as we continue to expand.

Job Overview:

As the Director of Engineering, you will oversee all aspects of our engineering operations, including team management, technical direction, and project execution. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will work with developers, solve cutting edge engineering problems, and drive cross-functional scrum teams within an agile program to deliver high quality software. You will work closely with product management, design, and other cross-functional leaders to align engineering initiatives with business goals. Your leadership will empower the engineering team to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technology Leadership:
  Work with engineers and bring expertise in building large platforms, direct good architecture building, systems design and ability to foresee future technology needs. Provide hands-on guidance in architecture, system design, and problem-solving. Advocate for innovative approaches to drive product scalability, performance, and security.
• Engineering Operations & Process Optimization:
  Establish and refine engineering processes to improve efficiency, quality, and speed of delivery. Implement best practices in code quality, testing, deployment, and DevOps to ensure operational excellence. Use data and metrics to evaluate engineering performance, identify areas for improvement, and inform decision-making. Regularly report on engineering progress, successes, and challenges to leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. Ensure individual and team growth through coaching, training, and feedback.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with product management, design, and other stakeholders to ensure engineering efforts are aligned with product priorities and business needs. Drive effective communication across teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Project & Resource Management:
  Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and team performance. Ensure that engineering projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Budgeting & Resource Planning:
  Manage engineering budgets, resources, and capacity planning to ensure efficient project execution. Collaborate with executive leadership to make strategic investment decisions in technology and tools.
• Technical Strategy & Roadmap Execution:
  Help Define and implement a scalable engineering roadmap aligned with the company’s product vision and business objectives. Identify technical trends and innovations to ensure our products remain competitive and forward-thinking.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  14+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role (e.g., Director, VP). Experience in a software product development environment is highly preferred.
• Education:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in leadership or engineering management are a plus.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong technical background with hands-on experience in full stack software development. Deep understanding of client-server engineering, Knowledge of modern tech stacks, software architecture, cloud technologies. Specific knowledge of Spring Boot applications in Java, Javascript, React, Flutter, Kotlin, Swift, Kerberos, and related technologies is a plus.
• Leadership & People Management:
  Proven track record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performance engineering teams. Ability to inspire, motivate, and create a positive work environment.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Skilled at balancing long-term strategy with short-term execution. Strong ability to prioritize, assess risks, and make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving & Innovation:
  Proactive in identifying issues and solving complex technical problems. Experience with scalable software systems and solutions for complex, data-driven products.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Experience presenting strategies and updates to executive leadership.