About Dsider
Dsider is building an AI-powered decision platform grounded in first-principles simulation, optimization, and domain-specific knowledge. Our systems combine deterministic modeling, multi-agent AI, and explainable decision logic to help organizations make complex, high-impact decisions with confidence. As we scale globally, India is a critical engineering and delivery hub for Dsider.
The role
We are seeking a Director of Engineering for India to lead and scale Dsider’s India engineering organization. This role owns execution, quality, security, and delivery across Front-End, Back-End, AI/Agentic systems, QA, and Security teams. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for building teams, driving execution, and establishing operating discipline. The role has a clear progression to VP of Operations (India), owning end-to-end engineering and operational outcomes in the region along with business development and growth in India and largely in Asian countries.
Growth Path
This role is designed to evolve into VP of Operations (India), owning: End-to-end engineering delivery in India Operational excellence and scaling strategy Budgeting, hiring, and vendor relationships Execution alignment with global company goals Sales in India and other Asian countries.
Growth Path
This role is designed to evolve into VP of Operations (India), owning: End-to-end engineering delivery in India Operational excellence and scaling strategy Budgeting, hiring, and vendor relationships Execution alignment with global company goals Sales in India and other Asian countries.
Key responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams across Front-End, Back-End, AI/Agentic systems, QA, and Security.
- Own delivery timelines, execution quality, and technical outcomes for India-based teams.
- Translate product and platform strategy into execution plans, roadmaps, and milestones.
- Ensure consistent, predictable delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight across the full stack.
- Ensure engineering designs align with Dsider’s simulation, optimization, and agentic AI architecture.
- Partner with architects and senior engineers to review designs, manage technical risk, and drive scalability.
- Establish standards for performance, reliability, observability, and maintainability.
- Oversee development of AI and multi-agent systems, ensuring correctness, explainability, and robustness.
- Ensure security best practices across the platform, including access control, data protection, and compliance readiness.
- Own QA strategy, test automation, validation processes, and release quality.
- Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering teams in India.
- Develop engineering managers and senior ICs into technical and people leaders.
- Establish clear ownership, accountability, and performance expectations.
- Implement scalable engineering processes, including sprint planning, release management, and incident response.
- Drive continuous improvement across velocity, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Partner with global leadership on budgeting, hiring plans, and vendor management.
- Act as the primary India engineering leader working with US-based product, architecture, and leadership teams.
- Ensure strong communication, alignment, and execution across time zones.
Qualifications
- 10 years of engineering experience, with 4+ years in engineering leadership roles.
- Proven experience managing Front-End, Back-End, AI/ML, Security, and QA teams.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and modern software architectures.
- Experience scaling engineering teams in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Ability to balance hands-on technical depth with people and operational leadership.
Nice to have
- Experience leading India-based engineering organizations for startups.
- Exposure to AI platforms, simulation systems, or data-intensive products.
- Familiarity with security frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001) and compliance processes.
Work model
- Location
- India, Bengaluru preferred (Remote will be considered)
- Work model
- Currently remote. Candidate willing to relocate to Bengaluru in future
- Travel
- Minimal