Principal Engineering Manager; Head of AI

Principal Engineering Manager (Head of AI)

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Deep Sync is the industry leader in deterministic identity and AI-powered data solutions. Leveraging our 35-year foundation of compiling direct mail-grade datasets, Deep Sync develops data-first technologies that power marketing, measurement, AI, and business intelligence for agencies and brands with our fully deterministic identity graph, privacy-first audiences, comprehensive data solutions, and integrations with leading platforms and cloud providers.

Deep Sync is seeking a Principal Engineering Manager (Head of AI) to join as a founding member of our new Agentic Platform team in Hyderabad, India. This high-impact, hands‑on leadership role involves building and leading the team responsible for architecting our next‑generation Agentic AI platform from the ground up.

You will lead strategy and recruitment for this vertical while also writing code and defining the technical architecture. We look for a visionary technologist with a proven track record of delivering enterprise‑grade AI solutions in a fast‑paced, hybrid environment.

• Founding Leadership:
  Build and lead the Agentic Platform team from scratch, serving as the technical visionary and “Head of AI” for the region.
• Platform Architecture:
  Architect and develop the core Agentic AI platform, designing autonomous agents that can reason, plan, and execute complex workflows.
• Hands‑on Engineering:
  Actively code and prototype key components (Python/LLM frameworks), setting the standard for code quality and architectural patterns.
• Strategy &
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Collaborate with global executive leadership to define the AI product roadmap, ensuring alignment with Deep Sync’s data and identity strategy.
• Team Building:
  Recruit, hire, and mentor a high‑performing team of AI engineers and data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and technical excellence.
• LLM & GenAI Integration:
  Drive the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies into our deterministic identity graph and marketing solutions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  12+ years total software engineering, with at least 4+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• AI/Agentic Expertise:
  Deep understanding of the Agentic AI landscape (Lang Chain, AutoGPT, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel) and experience building autonomous agent workflows.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Expert‑level programming skills in Python; proficiency in Java or C++ is a plus. Strong experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus) and RAG architectures.
• Cloud & Scale:
  Design scalable systems on cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and use containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Founding Mindset:
  Previous experience in a startup or as a founding member of a new team or vertical is highly desirable.
• Location:
  
  Must be located in Hyderabad, India (Hybrid work model).

We offer a best-in-class benefits package designed to support the well‑being and professional growth of our team members. Our comprehensive benefits are highly competitive and among the best offered by companies in India, ensuring you are well‑cared for as part of the Deep Sync family.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development