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Tech Lead

Fermat Commerce

Fermat Commerce

IT
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on May 16, 2025

FERMÀT enables eCommerce brands to transform clicks into conversions with highly-personalized , 1:1 dynamic shopping experiences.

We've raised $30M+ to date and are backed by Bain Capital Ventures, Greylock, QED, and other top angels and commerce investors. Located in SF, Austin, NYC, and Bangalore, we're looking to expand our 70+ person team to build the future of eCommerce! After announcing our $17M Series A, FERMÀT is one of the fastest growing companies at this stage in the US.

FERMÀT is the leading AI-native funnel management platform built for e-commerce marketers. We empower brands to create and manage delightful customer experiences across multiple channels in minutes. Our platform helps businesses transform their digital presence through intelligent, data-driven funnel creation that strengthens customer acquisition and drives measurable results. With FERMÀT, e-commerce teams can rapidly built, test and iterate on their customer journey while maintaining brand consistency across every touchpoint.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced engineering lead to establish and grow our engineering presence in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable software systems, a strong technical background, and a passion for leading and mentoring high-performance engineering teams. This role is crucial in shaping our technology roadmap as we build a cutting-edge funnel optimization platform for eCommerce. This person should be love working in a startup environment with high ownership and autonomy.

Responsibilities

  • Build and Lead: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team in Bangalore, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  • Technical Leadership: Act as the Technical Lead for the team, being hands-on and actively involved in building, maintaining, and reviewing code. Being opinionated on all parts of the stack.

  • Engineering Excellence: Drive engineering best practices, ensuring high-quality code, scalability, and system reliability. Set up robust processes for CI/CD, testing, and deployment.

  • Strategic Planning: Work closely with the leadership team to define technical and product strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term vision.

  • Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams—Product, Design, and Data—to deliver seamless and impactful solutions that delight our customers.

  • Innovation: Champion a culture of experimentation and continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends and leveraging new technologies to drive competitive advantage.

  • Scaling Operations: Build the operational infrastructure needed to support a growing team and complex technical environment, including tools, systems, and workflows.

  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as a critical liaison between the Bangalore office and global headquarters, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

  • Talent Development: Invest in the professional growth of team members, creating pathways for career development and advancement.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in software engineering.

  • Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of scalable architectures, cloud technologies (AWS/GCP), and modern development practices.

  • Track Record: Proven experience building teams and shipping successful products at scale, preferably in a high-growth startup or eCommerce environment.

  • Leadership Skills: Strong ability to inspire and lead teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Problem-Solving: A pragmatic approach to solving complex technical and organizational challenges.

  • Cultural Fit: Alignment with FERMÀT’s values—customer obsession, ownership, bias for action, and a love for learning.

  • Global Mindset: Experience working in or with global teams, with the ability to navigate cultural nuances and time zone differences effectively.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + equity package

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents.

  • Retirement benefits:

    • US: 401(k) plan with 4% matching

    • India: Provident Fund with 12% matching

  • 4 months of paid parental leave

  • Unlimited PTO policy (with minimum 5 days PTO / quarter!)

  • WFH stipend

  • Monthly wellness stipend