Head of Engineering - Backend
PhonePe • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • Onsite • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
Join PhonePe in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India as a Head of Engineering - Backend within the Sales & Marketing 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 Sales & Marketing 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 Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Executive Leadership, P&L Ownership is essential to sustain unit profitability, SLA adherence, and net revenue retention.
The Head of Engineering - Backend position at PhonePe (Bengaluru) carries an annual CTC range of ₹18L – ₹26L per annum (approx. ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,16,667 per month gross), benchmarked to leadership / senior management standards in Sales & Marketing.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish repeatable SOPs and performance instrumentation for senior leadership reviews, board-ready briefings, and escalation pathways across the Bengaluru (Karnataka) operating unit.
- Conduct periodic diagnostic audits on unit profitability, SLA adherence, and net revenue retention and present data-backed optimization recommendations to PhonePe leadership.
- Design, review, and publish cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks while maintaining strict governance across unit profitability, SLA adherence, and net revenue retention.
- Apply hands-on expertise in Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Executive Leadership and OKR Governance Frameworks and Financial Modeling & Forecasting to elevate output quality and execution speed.
- Mentor peers and junior contributors within the Sales & Marketing pod, fostering high accountability and continuous process improvement at PhonePe.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- Strong working knowledge of OKR Governance Frameworks and Financial Modeling & Forecasting with the ability to synthesize complex operational data into clear decisions.
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency in Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Executive Leadership, P&L Ownership within a fast-paced enterprise or high-growth environment.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical industry experience required for Leadership / Senior Management roles.
- Proven track record of owning cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks and driving measurable gains in unit profitability, SLA adherence, and net revenue retention.
- 10 to 16 years of progressive experience in Sales & Marketing or closely aligned roles comparable to Head of Engineering - Backend.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling enterprise transformation initiatives and delivery governance within Sales & Marketing 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
Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Executive Leadership, P&L Ownership, Strategic Roadmap, Enterprise Governance, Stakeholder Alignment, Organizational Scaling
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹18L - ₹26L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 10 - 16 Years (Lead / Director)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹18 Lakhs and ₹26 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,16,667/month) based on interview performance, Problem Solving & Team Collaboration depth, and 10 to 16 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at PhonePe.
Perks & Benefits: Competitive Compensation • Comprehensive Health Benefits • Flexible Work Culture
Work Location & Regional Hub — Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Onsite)
This Head of Engineering - Backend opening is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka under a Onsite work arrangement. Candidates located in Bengaluru or willing to operate from the Bengaluru regional corridor will collaborate directly with PhonePe's Sales & Marketing unit during standard Indian business hours.
About PhonePe — Company Profile & Details
PhonePe is a verified employer operating within the Sales & Marketing and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Known for structured execution across high-impact client and executive stakeholder charters, PhonePe 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: Sales & Marketing • Regional Hub: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Head of Engineering - Backend at PhonePe
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Executive Leadership.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 10 to 16 years of progressive experience and availability for the Bengaluru (Onsite) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with PhonePe's Sales & Marketing hiring panel focused on cross-regional delivery standards and center-of-excellence playbooks and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with PhonePe leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Bengaluru, and the ₹18L – ₹26L / yr compensation package.