Head Of Engineering - India Job in Serko

Head of Engineering India

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Employment Type: Full-time

About Serko:

Serko is a cutting-edge technology platform revolutionizing global business travel and expense management. We are a passionate team of travelers and technologists connecting people through the world s leading business travel marketplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and authenticity to create meaningful impact globally. With offices across New Zealand, Australia, North America, China, and now Bengaluru, India, we are rapidly expanding our footprint.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization in India. This leadership role bridges technical execution and business strategy, ensuring that engineering teams deliver impactful, scalable solutions aligned with company goals. You will mentor senior engineering leaders, foster a culture of innovation, and guide architectural and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and champion the long-term technical vision aligned with Serko s strategic goals while encouraging innovation and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Mentor and empower Senior Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers to lead effectively and drive technical and organizational execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, Operations, and executive teams by aligning priorities and simplifying complex technical strategies.
• Translate strategy into actionable outcomes by setting clear OKRs and KPIs focused on team performance, delivery reliability, and engineering excellence.
• Oversee architecture decisions for critical systems, balancing innovation, technical sustainability, and business value.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, including Agile workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD processes to boost productivity and quality.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation thoughtfully to ensure teams have what they need to succeed while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Cultivate a thriving, inclusive engineering culture that supports career growth, diversity, and global collaboration.

What You ll Bring:

• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams of various sizes, especially in high-growth or product-driven environments.
• Strong strategic acumen with the ability to align technical efforts with business objectives through pragmatic decision-making.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of building trusted partnerships across Product, Design, Operations, and other functions.
• Operational expertise in Agile delivery, continuous improvement, and data-driven engineering process enhancements.
• Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical ideas into clear, actionable priorities for diverse audiences.
• Passion for building inclusive, engaged, and high-performing teams, including experience designing organizational structures and career paths across geographies.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Discretionary incentive plan based on individual and company performance.
• Access to learning and development platforms with ownership of career growth.
• Flexible work policies supporting work-life balance.
• A supportive environment with modern tools to empower your best work.

Ready to lead Serko s engineering success in India? Apply now and help us build a world-class team and product!