Head of Engineering

This is a remote position.We are seeking a highly accomplished Head of Engineering with deep expertise in AI, end-to-end AI product development, and enterprise-grade software engineering. The ideal candidate also brings strong account management capability, client handling skills, and experience running a Centre of Excellence and Centre of Innovation. This role requires a self-driven, business-oriented, and technology-oriented leader who is responsible for delivering excellence, innovation, and strategic engineering direction.

Responsibilities

• Understand the values and vision of the organization.
• Protect the Intellectual Property.
• Adhere to all the policies and procedures.
• Manage key client accounts, ensuring seamless communication, delivery satisfaction, and long-term partnership.
• Experience in achieving new client wins and driving successful account growth
• Oversee and run the Centre of Excellence (CoE) and the Centre of Innovation to drive continuous improvement and R&D.
• Take full responsibility for engineering deliveries with a strong focus on quality, timelines, and efficiency.
• Architect AI-first product features, automation systems, and intelligent workflows.
• Define engineering strategy, long-term architecture, and scalable technology frameworks.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering, AI/ML, and DevOps teams.
• Drive CI/CD, MLOps, DevOps maturity, and automation across engineering.
• Collaborate closely with business, product, and leadership teams to align engineering execution with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, customer focus, and delivery excellence.
  

Requirements

Essential Skills

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• AI Leadership, End-to-End AI Product Delivery, Technology Strategy
• Account Management & Client Handling
• Center of Excellence & Center of Innovation Leadership
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)
• Expertise in Python, Node.js, React/Angular
• Strong self-driven approach with business and technology orientation
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, MLOps
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
  

Personal

• Excellent leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to guide technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management.
  

Preferred Skills

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• Experience building large-scale AI-driven systems or AI products.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise software architecture.
• Passion for innovation, digital transformation, and AI adoption
  

Personal

• Passionate about innovation, AI, and digital transformation.
• Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate with senior leadership.
• Ability to thrive under deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  

Other Relevant Information

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 18+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 58 years in AI/ML leadership.
• Proven track record of delivering AI-led products end-to-end.
  

Benefits

• This role offers the flexibility of working remotely in India.
  

LeewayHertz is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We encourage a diverse range of applicants.

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