Founding Product Engineer Lead

About the job About EazyGrad: EazyGrad is a pioneering education platform helping working professionals discover and choose the most relevant online programs and degrees. With a strong brand and growing user base, we're now building a new product layer from the ground up to enhance the user experience and unlock the next stage of growth. About Role: We are looking for an experienced Tech Lead to build our product from scratch and lead its development from idea to launch. In this role, you will define the technical architecture, develop the MVP, hire and mentor the engineering team, and ensure the product is scalable, reliable, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder with strong expertise in MERN stack and modern software architecture. Beyond technical skills, we are looking for someone who has successfully shipped products from 0 to 1, taking them from concept to market, and can demonstrate real impact through the products they have built. If you're passionate about creating products, building high-performing teams, and driving execution in a fast-paced startup environment, we'd love to hear from you. Experience: 4-7 years of experience (Ed-tech preferred) Location: Janakpuri, New Delhi Mode: In-Office (5.5 Working Days) Roles & Responsibilities : Lead the end-to-end technical development of our product from idea to launch. Design scalable and maintainable system architecture. Build and ship the website while balancing speed and quality. Hire mentor, and lead the founding engineering team. Establish engineering best practices, workflows, and coding standards. Make key technology decisions and ensure the product is built for future growth. Requirements : 4-7 years of software development experience, including experience leading teams. AI-First Approach: Actively leverages AI to accelerate development and problem-solving. Proven track record of shipping products from 0 to 1 and taking them from concept to launch. Experience hiring, mentoring, and managing small engineering teams. Strong hands-on expertise in modern web technologies and scalable system design. Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities. What’s in it for you: Total Ownership: You have the final say on major technical decisions, tooling, and architecture. Direct Impact: Work directly alongside the leadership team; your input will actively shape the company's strategic direction. Build Your Crew: Hand-pick and build the engineering team you’ve always wanted to work with. High Growth: A fast-paced environment where execution is celebrated, bureaucracy is non-existent, and ownership is highly rewarded. How to Apply Please send the following to **[[email protected]] Your latest CV/Resume URLs of live websites or products you have built from scratch (please specify your contribution) Current CTC Expected CTC A brief cover letter explaining: Why you're interested in this role Your experience building products from 0 → 1 Why you'd be a great fit for EazyGrad Applications without live product links will not be considered. Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Required Skills ['Databases AI Full Stack Development Backend Development API Problem Solving Able to Work Independently React.js Next.Js Generative AI Agentic AI']

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