Lead Engineer / SDE - III

Spyne; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Spyne is seeking a Lead Engineer (SDE III) in Gurugram to lead a team in developing AI-first automotive retail solutions. The role requires strong expertise in full-stack web development, particularly with the MERN stack, and a proven track record of delivering scalable systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science and at least 4 years of experience in software engineering, including leadership roles. Join Spyne to work at the forefront of applied AI and shape future automotive retail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years software engineering experience, preferably 1+ years in a lead role.
• Experience architecting and developing cloud-native applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong foundation in OOP, system design, and CS fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development, ensuring scalable and efficient code.
• Provide technical guidance and make informed architectural decisions.
• Champion engineering excellence through best practices and timely product releases.

Skills

Full-stack web development

MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)

Redis

Kafka/Pub/Sub

MySQL

Cloud-native applications

Agile development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Spyne is revolutionizing automotive retail with Generative AI—and we’re moving at lightning speed. We started with a simple but powerful idea: Use AI to help dealers sell cars online faster. Today, we’re building the world’s first AI-powered automotive retail ecosystem, transforming how 350K+ dealers market and sell vehicles across the Globe.

Backed by $16M from Vertex Ventures, Accel, and top investors, we’re scaling like crazy:

- 5X revenue growth in 15 months, now gunning for 5X more this year

- Launched industry-first AI Image & 360° solutions

- Launching and scaling aggressively on Voice and Conversational stack

- Expanding aggressively in the US & Europe

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We’re on the hunt for a Lead Engineer (SDE III) who blends strong technical acumen with leadership excellence. You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers, guiding them to design and deliver high-quality, scalable software products that power our AI-first automotive retail solutions.

If you're someone who thrives in high-impact environments, loves mentoring talent, and enjoys building robust systems from the ground up—this is your stage.

Location: Gurugram (Work from Office, 5 days a week)

Role: Full-time, Lead Development Engineer / SDE III (4+ years experience)

What Will You Do?

• Software Development – Lead by example by writing scalable, efficient, and maintainable code. Be the technical backbone of the team.
• Technical Guidance – Make informed architectural decisions, solve complex engineering problems, and mentor developers to elevate team output.
• Execution & Delivery – Champion engineering excellence through agile development, best practices, and timely releases of high-quality software.

What Must You Have?

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of full-stack web development and backend systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience with MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Proficiency in technologies like Redis, Kafka/Pub/Sub, MySQL, and job schedulers.
• Experience in architecting and developing cloud-native applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Execution Ability

• Proven track record of delivering robust and scalable systems under tight timelines.
• Adaptable to different software development methodologies and tools.
• Passion for clean code, efficient processes, and product excellence.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong foundation in OOP, system design, concurrency, and CS fundamentals.

Problem-Solving Skills

• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Experience building and operating large-scale backend systems with high reliability and performance.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience, preferably 1+ years in a lead or mentorship role.
• Actively involved in coding, reviews, and system design discussions.
• Ability to drive product direction through technical decisions.

Ownership & Mindset

• Proactive and self-driven with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and align engineering efforts with business goals.

Why Spyne?

• Work at the forefront of applied AI in automotive retail
• High-impact role with ownership and visibility across teams
• Opportunity to shape onboarding processes at scale
• Fast-growing global customer base and ambitious growth roadmap
• Collaborative culture with room to innovate and build