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Director of Engineering

10-20 years

Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Director of Engineering

Proximity Works

posted 13d ago

Job Description


Director of Engineering
WFO: 3+ days a week in office
Travel: Frequent global travel for client meetings, team meetings, and conferences
We seek a strong leader with proven experience managing and mentoring technical teams. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, with the ability to guide architectural decisions, ensure scalability, and drive innovation. They must be adept at strategic thinking, aligning engineering efforts with business goals, and managing resources effectively. Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling them to collaborate across departments and report to senior leadership. Additionally, the Director should foster a positive team culture, promote diversity, and have experience scaling teams and systems in a fast-paced environment.
Bangalore, India
Full-time


you ll be responsible for
  • Technology Leadership: Oversee Proximity s AI/ML solutions, performance engineering, and data engineering verticals. Ensure we stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technologies and future-proof client solutions.
  • Managed Services Consulting: Lead Proximity s managed engineering and consulting services, ensuring high-impact client engagements that align with business goals.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor a 50+ remote engineering team. Focus on leveraging AI/ML tools to enhance efficiency, continuously upskill the team, and create a culture of innovation.
  • System Scalability Architecture: Oversee the development of robust backend systems and scalable platforms. Expertise in backend technologies such as Node.js, Go, Java, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure is required. Ensure the team adopts best practices in distributed systems, microservices, and DevOps.
  • Client-Facing Role: Engage with client CTOs and senior leadership in a consultative capacity. Participate in pre-sales, pitches, and problem-solving sessions, positioning Proximity as a trusted technology partner.
  • Strategic Vision: Collaborate with executive leadership to shape the technological vision and align it with Proximity s broader business strategy.


you need
  • Experience: 10+ years in technology roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership positions, ideally within high-growth companies or startups.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in AI/ML solutions, backend technologies (Node.js, Go, Java), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Next.js and tools such as Docker and Terraform is preferred.
  • Leadership Mentorship: Proven ability to lead and mentor large, diverse teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
  • Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in navigating resource-constrained environments using first-principles thinking.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at bridging technical and business conversations.
  • Client Engagement: Experience with consultative selling and long-term client relationship management, especially with C-suite executives, is a big plus.


what you get
  • Pioneering Projects: Lead transformative projects that influence tens of millions of users and set industry standards.
  • Innovative Leadership: Unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and drive impactful change.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work with a dynamic team of builders and researchers where creativity and excellence thrive.
  • Growth Influence: Play a crucial role in guiding Proximity s technological vision and strategy while expanding your leadership influence.
  • Personal Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, development, and expanding your network within the global tech community.
  • Best in class salary + Stock options: We hire only the best, and we pay accordingly.


about us
Proximity is the trusted technology, design, and consulting partner for leading startups, fast-growing scale-ups, and global enterprises. We re headquartered in San Francisco and have offices in Palo Alto, Dubai, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Since 2019, Proximity has created and grown high-impact, scalable products used by 370 million daily users, with a total net worth of $45.7 billion among our client companies.
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