Lead Engineer / SDE - III
Spyne
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Posted on Mar 26, 2025
Lead Engineer
Who are we?
We are Spyne, redefining how cars are marketed and sold with cutting-edge Generative AI. What started as a bold idea—using AI-powered visuals to help dealers sell online faster—has evolved into a full-fledged AI-first automotive retail ecosystem.
Backed by $16M in Series A funding from Vertex Ventures, Accel, and other top investors, we’re scaling fast:
✔ Expanded across the US & EU markets
✔ Launched industry-first AI-powered Image & 360 solutions
✔ Achieved a 5X revenue surge in 15 months, aiming for 3-4X growth this year
🚀 Know Our Journey
2020: Launched as a visual merchandising platform.
2023: Pivoted to AI-driven automotive retail solutions.
2024: Achieved 5X revenue growth in 15 months, aiming for 3-4X more.
Today: Driving the GenAI revolution with AI-powered sourcing, pricing, CRM, and Agentic AI for dealerships.
👉 Read more about us:
Studio AI Product - t.ly/t0Ko5
Retail AI Product - t.ly/EyKC9
Series A Announcement -
What Are We Looking For?
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.
- Team Management – Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team. Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and high-trust culture.
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.
🔹 Hands-On Leadership
- 4+ years of software engineering experience, Preferrable 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 is Spyne an Employee-Centric Company? 🚀
At Spyne, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers in a thriving, people-first environment. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- Comprehensive Health & Life Coverage – We care about you and your loved ones! Benefit from GMC, GPA, and GTLI coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
- Performance-Driven Growth – Your efforts matter! We foster a high-impact, innovation-first culture, ensuring fast career progression and opportunities to take ownership from Day 1.
- Elevate Learning & Development – Stay ahead with our exclusive Elevate program, granting access to LinkedIn Learning’s vast repository, mentorship programs, and hands-on AI-driven projects to upskill every day.
- Work from Office Advantage – Immerse yourself in an environment where collaboration, creativity, and growth happen in real time. Our high-energy, office-first culture fuels innovation and teamwork like nowhere else.
Why Spyne?
- Strong Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Transparency & Trust: High levels of autonomy and trust in decision-making.
- Competitive Salary & Equity: Stock options for top performers.
- Dynamic Growth Environment: Join us and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth setting that challenges and accelerates your professional development.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven setup and love solving complex tech challenges, this role is for you! 🚀