Head of Data Scientist AI Engineer Operations
CRED • Bengaluru, India • Onsite • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
Join CRED in Bengaluru, India as a Head of Data Scientist AI Engineer Operations within the Software Engineering division. This Full-time position is structured for a leadership / senior management practitioner ready to lead high-impact client and executive stakeholder charters and deliver cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks.
Working at the intersection of Software Engineering and regional delivery in Bengaluru, you will collaborate with C-suite executives, practice heads, and global enterprise clients to architect cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks and senior leadership reviews, board-ready briefings, and escalation pathways. Strong command over System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD is essential to sustain unit profitability, SLA adherence, and net revenue retention.
The Head of Data Scientist AI Engineer Operations position at CRED (Bengaluru) carries an annual CTC range of ₹28L – ₹48L per annum (approx. ₹2,33,333 – ₹4,00,000 per month gross), benchmarked to leadership / senior management standards in Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and scale mission-critical software solutions and distributed systems for CRED.
- Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, and QA teams to define scalable architecture patterns.
- Champion engineering excellence through thorough code reviews, unit testing, and continuous deployment.
- Drive performance tuning, latency optimization, and robust API design.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 10–18 years of hands-on professional experience in relevant domain.
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in engineering or relevant academic discipline.
- Proven track record in driving scalable results, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery governance within Software Engineering teams in Bengaluru or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, OKR Governance Frameworks and Financial Modeling & Forecasting, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving, CI/CD, Agile Execution, Executive Leadership, P&L Ownership, Strategic Roadmap
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹28L - ₹48L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 10 - 18 Years (Lead / Director)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹28 Lakhs and ₹48 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹2,33,333 – ₹4,00,000/month) based on interview performance, System Design & Cloud Architecture depth, and 10 to 18 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at CRED.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance • Flexible Work / Remote Options • Annual Performance Bonus • Learning & Development Stipend • Stock Options / Wellness Benefits
Work Location & Regional Hub — Bengaluru, India (Onsite)
This Head of Data Scientist AI Engineer Operations opening is based in Bengaluru, India under a Onsite work arrangement. Candidates located in Bengaluru or willing to operate from the Bengaluru regional corridor will collaborate directly with CRED's Software Engineering unit during standard Indian business hours.
About CRED — Company Profile & Details
CRED is a verified employer operating within the Software Engineering and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Bengaluru, India. Known for structured execution across high-impact client and executive stakeholder charters, CRED partners with C-suite executives, practice heads, and global enterprise clients to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for leadership / senior management professionals.
Industry / Practice: Software Engineering • Regional Hub: Bengaluru, India, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Head of Data Scientist AI Engineer Operations at CRED
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting System Design, Cloud Architecture, Problem Solving.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 10 to 18 years of progressive experience and availability for the Bengaluru (Onsite) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with CRED's Software Engineering hiring panel focused on cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with CRED leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Bengaluru, and the ₹28L – ₹48L / yr compensation package.