Lead Software Engineer(Full-stack with AI/ML)
Birdeye is an agentic marketing platform seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Gurugram office. The role involves owning system architecture and feature delivery for core product areas while integrating AI/ML capabilities. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience with backend (Java/Python) and frontend (React) development. This high-ownership position focuses on technical leadership without direct people management.
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Experience
6+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Birdeye is an agentic marketing platform seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their Gurugram office. The role involves owning system architecture and feature delivery for core product areas while integrating AI/ML capabilities. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience with backend (Java/Python) and frontend (React) development. This high-ownership position focuses on technical leadership without direct people management.
TAL's take
Solid role at a well-backed SaaS company with clearly defined technical leadership responsibilities.
Clear expectations, well-defined responsibilities, and specific tech stack requirements.
Salaries at Birdeye
23.7 LPA average
Based on 26 Grapevine salary entries for Birdeye.
Engineering
2 - 4 years | Software engineer
15 LPA average
Range: 12 - 18 LPA
Engineering
4 - 6 years | 36
27 LPA average
Range: 24 - 30 LPA
Other roles
0 - 2 years | C1
22 LPA average
Range: 22 - 22 LPA
Operations
2 - 4 years | Software engineer
12 LPA average
Range: 12 - 12 LPA
Must haves
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong expertise in backend development (Java, Python, or similar)
- Solid hands-on experience with frontend frameworks (React or equivalent)
- Practical experience integrating AI/ML services or APIs
- Strong understanding of system design, databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure
- Proven ability to lead technical execution without direct people-management responsibilities
Tools and skills
Nice to have: openai, vertex ai, aws bedrock, microservices, event-driven systems, data pipelines.
About the company
Established SaaS platform with significant backing, but does not meet Tier 1 criteria.
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