Engineering Site Lead

FERMÀT is the AI native commerce platform that optimizes shopping experiences, leading to best-in-class shopper engagement and conversion. We help brands transform clicks into conversions with dynamic, personalized shopping experiences—built and optimized in minutes.

Backed by VMG, Bain Capital Ventures, Greylock, QED, and named The Information’s #1 commerce startup, we’re a 70+ person team based in SF, Austin, NYC, and Bangalore. As a fast-growing Series B company, we’re building the infrastructure for the future of online retail—and we’re just getting started.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced engineering lead to establish and grow our engineering presence in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable software systems, a strong technical background, and a passion for leading and mentoring high-performance engineering teams. This role is crucial in shaping our technology roadmap as we build a cutting-edge funnel optimization platform for eCommerce. This person should be love working in a startup environment with high ownership and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Build and Lead: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team in Bangalore, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Technical Leadership: Act as the Technical Lead for the team, being hands-on and actively involved in building, maintaining, and reviewing code. Being opinionated on all parts of the stack.

• Engineering Excellence: Drive engineering best practices, ensuring high-quality code, scalability, and system reliability. Set up robust processes for CI/CD, testing, and deployment.

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the leadership team to define technical and product strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term vision.

• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams—Product, Design, and Data—to deliver seamless and impactful solutions that delight our customers.

• Innovation: Champion a culture of experimentation and continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends and leveraging new technologies to drive competitive advantage.

• Scaling Operations: Build the operational infrastructure needed to support a growing team and complex technical environment, including tools, systems, and workflows.

• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a critical liaison between the Bangalore office and global headquarters, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

• Talent Development: Invest in the professional growth of team members, creating pathways for career development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in software engineering.

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of scalable architectures, cloud technologies (AWS/GCP), and modern development practices.

• Track Record: Proven experience building teams and shipping successful products at scale, preferably in a high-growth startup or eCommerce environment.

• Leadership Skills: Strong ability to inspire and lead teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Problem-Solving: A pragmatic approach to solving complex technical and organizational challenges.

• Cultural Fit: Alignment with FERMÀT’s values—customer obsession, ownership, bias for action, and a love for learning.

• Global Mindset: Experience working in or with global teams, with the ability to navigate cultural nuances and time zone differences effectively.

• Competitive salary + equity package

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents.

• Retirement benefits:

  • US: 401(k) plan with 4% matching

  • India: Provident Fund with 12% matching

• 4 months of paid parental leave

• Unlimited PTO policy (with minimum 5 days PTO / quarter!)