Lead Development Engineer / SDE - III

Lead Development Engineer

Who are we

We are Spyne, redefining how cars are marketed and sold with cutting-edge Generative AI . What started as a bold idea using AI-powered visuals to help dealers sell online faster has evolved into a full-fledged AI-first automotive retail ecosystem .

Backed by $16M in Series A funding from Vertex Ventures, Accel , and other top investors, we re scaling fast:

Expanded across the US EU markets

Launched industry-first AI-powered Image 360 solutions

Achieved a 5X revenue surge in 15 months , aiming for 3-4X growth this year

Know Our Journey

2020: Launched as a visual merchandising platform.

2023: Pivoted to AI-driven automotive retail solutions.

2024: Achieved 5X revenue growth in 15 months, aiming for 3-4X more.

Today: Driving the GenAI revolution with AI-powered sourcing, pricing, CRM, and Agentic AI for dealerships.

Read more about us:

Studio AI Product - t.ly/t0Ko5

Retail AI Product - t.ly/EyKC9

Series A Announcement -

Spyne raises $16 Mil!

Spyne raising another round!!

Spyne secures funding for US Expansion!

What Are We Looking For

We re on the hunt for a Lead Development Engineer (SDE III) who blends strong technical acumen with leadership excellence. You ll lead a team of skilled engineers, guiding them to design and deliver high-quality, scalable software products that power our AI-first automotive retail solutions.

If youre someone who thrives in high-impact environments, loves mentoring talent, and enjoys building robust systems from the ground up this is your stage.

Location : Gurugram (Work from Office, 5 days a week)

Role : Full-time, Lead Development Engineer / SDE III (4+ years experience)

What Will You Do

• Software Development - Lead by example by writing scalable, efficient, and maintainable code. Be the technical backbone of the team.
• Technical Guidance - Make informed architectural decisions, solve complex engineering problems, and mentor developers to elevate team output.
• Execution Delivery - Champion engineering excellence through agile development, best practices, and timely releases of high-quality software.
• Team Management - Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team. Cultivate a collaborative, innovative, and high-trust culture.

What Must You Have

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of full-stack web development and backend systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) .
• Proficiency in technologies like Redis, Kafka/Pub/Sub, MySQL , and job schedulers.
• Experience in architecting and developing cloud-native applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Execution Ability

• Proven track record of delivering robust and scalable systems under tight timelines.
• Adaptable to different software development methodologies and tools.
• Passion for clean code, efficient processes, and product excellence.

Educational Background

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong foundation in OOP, system design, concurrency , and CS fundamentals .

Problem-Solving Skills

• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems .
• Experience building and operating large-scale backend systems with high reliability and performance.

Hands-On Leadership

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, Preferrable 1+ years in a lead or mentorship role .
• Actively involved in coding, reviews, and system design discussions.
• Ability to drive product direction through technical decisions.

Ownership Mindset

• Proactive and self-driven with a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and align engineering efforts with business goals.

Why is Spyne an Employee-Centric Company

At Spyne , we don t just offer jobs we build careers in a thriving, people-first environment . Here s what makes us stand out:

• Comprehensive Health Life Coverage - We care about you and your loved ones! Benefit from GMC, GPA, and GTLI coverage , ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
• Performance-Driven Growth - Your efforts matter! We foster a high-impact, innovation-first culture , ensuring fast career progression and opportunities to take ownership from Day 1.
• Elevate Learning Development - Stay ahead with our exclusive Elevate program , granting access to LinkedIn Learning s vast repository , mentorship programs, and hands-on AI-driven projects to upskill every day.
• Work from Office Advantage - Immerse yourself in an environment where collaboration, creativity, and growth happen in real time. Our high-energy, office-first culture fuels innovation and teamwork like nowhere else.

Why Spyne

• Strong Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Transparency Trust: High levels of autonomy and trust in decision-making.
• Competitive Salary Equity: Stock options for top performers.
• Dynamic Growth Environment: Join us and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth setting that challenges and accelerates your professional development.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven setup and love solving complex tech challenges , this role is for you!