SDE III / Tech Lead

We’re building the future of AI-powered sales enablement.PitchSense AI is a flagship product within our portfolio of AI-driven Sales and Marketing solutions.We blend conversational intelligence, generative AI, and behavioural analytics to help people master persuasion through real-time AI simulations.Why PitchSense AIWorking here means joining a small, fast-moving team that lives at the frontier of applied AI.You’ll:Build in a high-pace, high-learning environment where ideas ship fast.Tinker with cutting-edge AI tools, agents, and large language models (LLMs) daily.Prototype novel ways to combine speech, emotion, and reasoning into human-like training experiences.Learn across multiple domains — engineering, design, analytics, and product.Work directly with the founding team on problems no one has solved before.This is not routine work — it’s an opportunity to shape entirely new experiences in human-AI interaction while growing faster than you ever have before.Stack: Next.js · TypeScript · NestJS · Prisma · PostgreSQL · AWS · OpenAI · AISDK · AI Agents · RAG · ElevenLabsCulture: Ownership · Velocity · CraftsmanshipSDE III / Tech LeadLocation: GurgaonExperience: 5+ years | Type: Full-time | Reports to: CTORole OverviewBe a founding technical anchor, leading architecture and mentoring the core team as we scale PitchSense AI from MVP to enterprise platform.ResponsibilitiesDesign high-performance systems for real-time AI simulations and analytics.Lead pods spanning frontend, backend, and DevOps.Own architecture, data flows, and AWS deployment strategy.Partner closely with product and design for cross-functional delivery.Mentor SDE I / II engineers and set engineering standards.Requirements5+ years experience (1+ in lead/architect capacity).Deep expertise in TypeScript/Node.js, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL/Prisma, AWS Cloud.Proven record in distributed, data-intensive system design.Strong system design and DevOps understanding.Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.BonusExperience with vector databases or LLM infrastructure.Prior B2B SaaS scaling experience.Developer Tools & WorkflowEvery engineer and designer at PitchSense AI uses modern, AI-augmented tools to move fast and ship better.ToolsCursor IDEClaude CodeAWS (Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3)AI-based Code ReviewsMagicPathFigma AIWorkflow HighlightsContinuous deployment via GitHub Actions / AWS Pipelines.PR preview environments for instant testing.AI-driven code review loops for rapid iteration.Cross-disciplinary culture - work across frontend, backend, DevOps, and design.Culture & PerksOwnership from day one - every role is founding-level.6-day work week, Monday to Saturday.High-performance, meritocratic culture - growth based on impact, not tenure.Cross-discipline learning - explore code, design, and infrastructure alike.MacBook for work and premium tooling.Annual offsite for alignment and collaboration.Competitive compensation and ESOPs for core hires.Direct mentorship from the CTO and founding team.Real impact - reshape how humans learn to sell, speak, and persuade through AI.