Head of Engineering, India Center

Title : Head of Engineering, India Engineering Level : Sr Director Location : Hyderabad, India Work setup : Hybrid (3 days/week in the office) Department : Engineering Company Talent Systems, LLC is the leading technology solution provider for casting and auditioning to the entertainment industry. Casting directors and agents worldwide use Talent Systems’ portfolio of products to source and manage talent across film, television, commercials, theater and digital projects, powering an unparalleled, global casting software ecosystem. We are headquartered in Los Angeles and operate in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and India. Our portfolio brands include Casting Networks, Spotlight, Cast It Systems, Cast It Talent, Casting Frontier, Staff Me Up, Cast It Reach & Tagmin. Company Core Values Job Description We are looking for a strategic engineering leader to serve as the Head of Engineering and Site lead for our India Engineering Center. This critical role involves building and scaling high-performing engineering teams, collaborating with global stakeholders, and driving the delivery of innovative products and platforms. You will play a key role in shaping the India center’s contributions to the company’s success while being a trusted partner to the executive leadership team. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles Proven track record of building and leading large teams (50+ engineers/managers) in dynamic and fast-paced environments Significant experience in building products, platforms, and engineering teams at scale. Prior experience working in/with US-based companies and managing globally distributed teams. Ability to influence and build trust with executives, peers, and team members across geographies. Skilled at aligning technical initiatives with business objectives, with a strong focus on delivering impact. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders globally. Expertise in leading teams through organizational or technological transformation. Deep understanding of software development, mobile, AI, and data engineering. Proven ability to balance strategic goals with tactical execution, optimizing for both speed and quality. Leadership and strategy: Lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing engineering organization of 50+ engineers and managers, covering functions such as software development, mobile engineering, and data engineering. Partner closely with the executive team to define and execute the company’s engineering strategy, aligning India center goals with overall business objectives. Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to global stakeholders, contributing to technical and organizational decision-making. Team building and Talent development: Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent, building a team known for its technical excellence and innovation. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high emotional intelligence (EQ) to drive engagement and productivity. Mentor engineering managers and senior technical leaders, supporting their career growth and leadership development. Global collaboration: Work closely with US-based teams and other global engineering hubs to ensure seamless collaboration, alignment, and communication. Lead globally distributed teams, leveraging time zone diversity for continuous development cycles. Act as a bridge between India and global stakeholders, ensuring that the India center is recognized as a strategic hub for innovation and delivery. Product and platform development: Oversee the development and delivery of multiple products, platforms, and engineering functions, ensuring high-quality output at speed and scale. Optimize for speed, simplification, and consolidation, driving efficiency in engineering operations. Leverage data and insights to continuously improve engineering processes and deliverables. Driving change and innovation: Embrace and lead through organizational and technological change, fostering adaptability and resilience in the team. Champion the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance productivity and innovation