Director of Engineering – AI Infrastructure at Weekday

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

12000000.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering Leadership, System Design, Architecture, Backend Development, AI, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems, High-Performance Infrastructure, Team Building, Technical Rigor, Startup Environment

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

This role is for one of our clients Industry: Insurance Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Min Experience: 5 years Location: Bengaluru, Delhi JobType: full-time \n \n ₹40,00,000 - ₹1,20,00,000 a year We are seeking an exceptional engineering leader to spearhead the development and scaling of our next-generation AI infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments, enjoys working on complex technical challenges, and wants to build one of India’s strongest engineering organizations from the ground up. Why This Role Matters As the Director of Engineering – AI Infrastructure, you will be instrumental in shaping the core technical foundations that power our AI systems. You will partner closely with the founding team to architect high-performance systems, scale operations rapidly, and ensure technical excellence across the organization. This is a rare opportunity to lead at the frontier of AI innovation while building a world-class engineering team. Why You Should Join Solve Deeply Technical, High-Impact Problems Work on cutting-edge systems that push the boundaries of AI and engineering. You will design and implement infrastructure that directly supports advanced AI development and contributes to the broader progress toward AGI. Build and Scale a High-Performance Engineering Organization You will play a central role in scaling the engineering team from its early stages to 50+ engineers in the next few months and to 200+ within a year. Few roles offer this level of leadership scope and organizational influence. High Ownership With Strong Support You’ll operate with significant autonomy while having access to the resources, mentorship, and leadership backing needed to build a world-class engineering function. Partner Directly With Seasoned Founders Collaborate closely with founders who bring deep expertise in reinforcement learning, engineering leadership, and startup scaling. Expect high-quality discussions, fast decision-making, and a culture that values technical rigor. Advance the Future of AI Your work will directly power the systems, infrastructure, and tooling that drive next-generation AI research and deployment. Join an Elite Technical Team Work in an environment that is deeply technical and talent-dense, where excellence, speed, and innovation are the norm. You will help shape a culture defined by impact, ownership, and craftsmanship. Be a Core Part of the Company’s Growth You will work in a collaborative environment (office being set up in Bangalore), with the founders present and deeply involved in team-building. Remote options exist for exceptional candidates. Exceptional Compensation Receive a top-tier compensation package, including a highly competitive salary and meaningful equity. Backed by World-Class Investors Join a company with strong financial backing, rapid growth, and significant strategic momentum in the AI and deep-tech ecosystem. Skills & Experience Proven experience leading and scaling high-performing engineering teams Strong background in technical leadership, system design, and architecture Expertise in at least one major backend language: TypeScript, Golang, Java, or Python Experience working in AI, ML, distributed systems, or high-performance infrastructure environments Prior experience building or leading India engineering teams is a strong plus Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership, startup environments \n

Responsibilities

As the Director of Engineering – AI Infrastructure, you will shape the core technical foundations that power AI systems and partner with the founding team to architect high-performance systems. You will also scale the engineering team rapidly while ensuring technical excellence across the organization.