Head of Software Development

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Full Remote
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Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in software development and engineering leadership for at least 2 years., Strong understanding of modern software practices, system design, and cloud infrastructure, especially in IaaS environments., Hands-on Python development experience and familiarity with AI tooling such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc., Experience with AI or GPU-related products, including DevOps and GPU infrastructure understanding..

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-impact software projects.
  • Translate product roadmaps into technical plans, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent to foster growth and collaboration.
  • Manage resources, pipelines, and ensure effective agile practices across projects.

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NexGen Cloud Information Technology & Services Startup https://nexgencloud.com/
11 - 50 Employees
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Job description

NexGen Cloud is a rapidly growing IaaS company focused on providing innovative cloud solutions and infrastructure services. Our GPU cloud infrastructure solutions accelerate development in industries such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, VFX & Rendering, Data Science & IoT, and Computer Aided Engineering & MDO.

We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of the digital world and achieve success through cuttingedge, scalable, secure and affordable solutions.

At the companys heart stands a group of very talented, experienced, and motivated individuals who want to make a positive change and a lasting impact on the tech world.

Position Summary

As Head of Software Development, you will lead crossfunctional engineering teams across product lines. Reporting to the Director of Product, you’ll be responsible for delivering missioncritical software, elevating development practices and ensuring your teams are aligned with our strategic and technical vision.

This is both a people and deliveryfocused role, blending technical understanding with leadership maturity to drive continuous improvement, product velocity, and a culture of innovation.

Some Important SkillsExperience:

  1. AI Tooling Experience with coding
  2. AI Tooling Experience without coding
  3. GPU or DevOps understanding
  4. Gen AI Understanding
  5. Experience with multiple releases in a single month, maintaining the release cadence of at least 2 feature releases a month.
  6. Defect threshold of critical defects in production (ideal answer: 0, <10 is also good)

    1. Key Responsibilities

      Project Leadership & Delivery

      • Lead engineering teams to deliver highimpact software projects on time and within scope.
      • Translate the product roadmap into technical execution plans, sprint goals, and delivery milestones.
        • Team Building & Talent Growth

          • Recruit, coach, and mentor engineers to reach their full potential.
          • Foster an environment of ownership, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
            • Project & Resource Management

              • Own resourcing, capacity planning, and team structuring across multiple projects.
              • Ensure agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retros) are effective and outcomedriven.
              • Managing multiple development pipelines both internal & external.
              • Finding ways to faster GTM & reduction in TAT with improved releases & product enhancements.
                • Engineering Excellence & AI Tooling

                  • Enforce high standards of code quality, security, and performance.
                  • Collaborate with QA and DevOps to maintain CICD pipelines, observability, and release readiness.
                  • AI Tooling for departmental efficiency is crucial for this role.
                    • Innovation & Best Practices

                      • Encourage experimentation, innovation, and adoption of new toolstechniques.
                      • Drive modernization initiatives—tech debt resolution, architecture reusability, and scalability.
                        • CrossFunctional Collaboration

                          • Work closely with Product, QA, AICloud platform teams, and other departments to ensure shared goals and alignment.
                          • Act as a communication bridge between technical teams and business leadership.
                            • Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

                              • Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
                              • Continuously improve engineering velocity, flow, and predictability through agile practices.
                                • Data Driven Analytics & Tracking of Value

                                  • Identify & manage team metrics
                                  • Value delivered to customers to achieve organization goals
                                  • Take action based on data driven metric to improve quality, scale up & other innovative avenues relating to customer experience
                                    • Required Qualifications
                                      • Proven track record in software development, with at least 2+ years in engineering leadership roles
                                      • Experience in an IaaS company or cloud infrastructure environment
                                      • Strong grasp of modern software development practices, system design and engineering operations.
                                      • Python development background
                                      • Handson exposure to AI or GPUrelated products, either as a developer or technical lead
                                      • Familiarity with AI tooling such as Cursor, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, etc
                                      • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, crossteam technical projects
                                      • Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
                                      • Managing multiple development & release pipeline
                                      • Start up environment & management of changing priorities
                                        • Preferred Qualifications
                                          • Experience with AgileLean methodologies (ScrumKanbanLESSSAFe)
                                          • Familiarity with modern tech stacks, DevOps workflows, and distributed systems
                                          • PMP, CSM, or equivalent certifications are a plus
                                          • Experience working in cloudnative or highgrowth SaaS environments is desirable
                                          • Worked on GPU Cloud based company
                                          • Worked with a global team, managing priorities & driving efficiency
                                            • What We Offer
                                              • Competitive salary and performancebased incentives
                                              • Opportunity to shape nextgeneration cloud and AI infrastructure products
                                              • Fully remote and flexible work environment
                                              • A strong culture of innovation, support and continuous learning
                                              • Exposure to cuttingedge technologies, collaborative peers, and global impact

                                                    • We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion drives our success as a company and reflects our dedication to fostering a diverse and innovative workforce.

                                                      Join our team and become a part of the NexGen Cloud Team, where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. If you are a passionate, talented, and motivated individual looking to make a difference, apply now!

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Information Technology & Services
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Team Building

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