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Director of Engineering- Backend Applications & GenAI

ThoughtSpot

ThoughtSpot

Software Engineering, IT
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Mar 6, 2026

About the Role:

As Director of Engineering, you’ll lead a team of managers and senior engineers in developing cutting edge data analytics products. You’ll be hands-on with architecture, design, and development, driving projects from 0 to 1 while aligning with customer needs and business goals.

What You’ll 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.