Head of Platform Engineering
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# Head/VP of Platform Engineering
## Company Overview
Pulse is developing the world’s first AI-native Feedback Intelligence Platform for Enterprises. This innovative company empowers teams to convert scattered customer signals into clear, actionable decisions.
## Job Summary
As the Head/VP of Platform Engineering, you will architect, build, and scale the core platform of Pulse, ensuring it evolves alongside advancements in AI research. This founding engineering leadership role demands a hands-on approach, allowing you to build from 0 to 1 and shape a world-class engineering team.
## Responsibilities
- Own the **entire frontend platform architecture and implementation** end-to-end.
- Lead development of **complex, high-performance user interfaces** from 0 to 1.
- Build **scalable, maintainable frontend systems** using modern frameworks.
- Translate product and design requirements into **polished, production-ready experiences**.
- Define **frontend engineering standards**, patterns, and best practices.
- Optimize for **performance, responsiveness, and accessibility**.
- Integrate frontend applications with **backend systems and AI-powered services**.
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend/AI teams to deliver cohesive experiences.
- Mentor engineers and foster a **high-caliber frontend engineering culture**.
- Drive platform decisions that support **scale, reliability, and rapid iteration**.
## Qualifications
- Proven experience as a **Senior/Lead Full Stack or Frontend Engineer** with clear ownership of frontend systems.
- Strong proficiency in **HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React**.
- Deep experience building **production-grade frontend platforms**.
- Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and component design.
- Experience integrating **RESTful APIs** and collaborating with backend teams.
- Expertise with **Git** and modern version-control workflows.
- Demonstrated experience in building and scaling products from scratch (0 → 1).
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for **UI/UX quality**.
- Ability to operate as an **independent individual contributor (IC)** while collaborating cross-functionally.
- Enthusiasm for **Generative AI and large language model (LLM)**-powered products, particularly in relation to frontend UX.
## Preferred Skills
- Experience building or contributing to **design systems and component libraries**.
- Familiarity with **performance optimization, accessibility (a11y)**, and frontend testing frameworks.
- Exposure to **backend technologies** such as Node.js and databases.
- Experience in **early-stage startup environments** or fast-moving product teams.
## Experience
- **6–15 years** of relevant experience in platform engineering or frontend development.
## Environment
- This position is based in **Hyderabad** and is an **in-office** role, as it involves close collaboration with other team members.
## Salary
- Salary information is not specified.
## Growth Opportunities
- This role presents a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, as you will be part of the founding team and have a direct impact on the company's direction and success.
## Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, including **meaningful Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)**.
- Opportunity to work alongside founders and a quickly growing team on challenging global-scale problems.
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