Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
About the Role
We are looking for a director of engineering to lead our engineering department and help us build great products. Youll also manage our infrastructure and ensure all internal systems operate securely and effectively.
To be successful in this role, you should be confident managing our teams while, at the same time, setting goals, budgets and timelines for various projects. We also expect you to be in charge of our integrations with external partners and oversee all software development plans from ideation to execution.
Ultimately, youll make sure we use innovative technologies that maximize our productivity and help our company grow.
This job is provided by Shine.com
Ideal Candidate
Someone who has scaled engineering teams from 15-50+ people while owning both product velocity and operational reliability.
Estimated Salary Range(low confidence)
₹22 L – ₹36 L per year
Likely Interview Questions
- 1.Shine.com operates in a crowded job platform space with multiple technical integrations (resume parsing, job feeds, employer systems). Walk us through how you'd prioritize infrastructure vs. product feature velocity in your first 90 days.
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