Senior Director / Director – Engineering

Company Overview

Avo Automation is building the future of test automation — where AI, speed, and reliability converge to help enterprises deliver flawless software with confidence. As we scale our product engineering organization, we are looking for a senior technology leader who can drive innovation, build high-performing teams, and architect solutions that redefine how the world experiences digital quality.

Job Summary

As Director / Senior Director of Engineering, you will lead Avo’s global product engineering charter — spanning frontend, backend, AI/ML, DevOps, and platform reliability. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, and Customer Success to deliver world-class SaaS automation products that are secure, scalable, and intelligent. You are both a strategic technology leader and a hands-on builder, capable of inspiring engineering excellence while ensuring execution speed, architectural integrity, and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Product Engineering Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end ownership of Avo’s automation platform — from architecture and design to release and reliability.
  • Define and execute the technology roadmap across core areas: test automation, AI-driven insights, cloud-native architecture, and developer experience.
  • Partner with Product and Design to translate customer needs into scalable, elegant engineering solutions.

• Technical Strategy & Architecture

  • Champion modern engineering practices: microservices, event-driven systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and observability by design.
  • Drive innovation in AI-powered automation — integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), intelligent agents, and low-code testing capabilities.
  • Ensure architectural scalability across multi-tenant SaaS, supporting enterprise-grade performance, security, and compliance.

• People & Culture

  • Build, mentor, and scale high-performance engineering teams across geographies.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, agility, and product thinking.
  • Empower engineers to experiment, learn fast, and deliver value continuously.

• Operational & Delivery Excellence

  • Drive measurable engineering outcomes — velocity, quality, uptime, and release frequency.
  • Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and continuous feedback loops across development and production.
  • Ensure cost optimization and performance tuning in a cloud-native (Azure) environment.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Product Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Security, and Customer Success to ensure alignment between business goals and technology delivery.
  • Represent Engineering in strategic planning, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and executive discussions.

Qualifications

• Experience

  • 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years leading large, distributed teams in a SaaS or product environment.
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade software at scale.

• Technical Skills

  • Deep experience with Node.js, Python, React/Vue, MongoDB, and Azure Cloud.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML, test automation, or DevOps ecosystems is a plus.

• Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A mindset that blends technical depth with business acumen — driving impact, not just output.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with modern software engineering methodologies and tools.
• Experience with cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices.

Experience

• 15+ years in software engineering with significant experience in leadership roles involving large teams.

Environment

• The role is likely to be based in Bengaluru, with potential for cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Salary

• Salary details are not specified.

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunities for growth within the organization as Avo continues to develop its innovative product offerings and scale its engineering teams.

Benefits

• Specific benefits were not provided, but typical offers may include competitive salaries, health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.