The posting
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.
📩 To Apply: Send your profile to [email protected] with the subject line: Head of Platform Engineering | Your Name.



