About Locus: At Locus, we are redefining logistics decision-making with deep-tech solutions that drive efficiency, consistency, and transparency across industries like retail and FMCG/CPG. Founded in 2015 by Nishith Rastogi and Geet Garg, Locus has evolved from a women’s safety geo-tracking app into a globally recognized logistics optimization platform.
Our technology has empowered enterprises such as Unilever and Nestlé to execute over a billion deliveries across 30+ countries. Guided by our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth, we transform complex supply chains into strategic growth enablers. Join us at Locus and be part of a team shaping the future of global logistics.
As a SVP Engineering, You be responsible for setting the technology vision, architect scalable solutions, and ensure our platforms are built for performance, reliability, and growth. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, optimizing system performance, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. If you have a track record of building and leading large-scale, high-availability systems, we’d love to connect with you.
Key Responsibilities:
Enable the team to create systems that are architecturally built to handle the large scale that our high user concurrency demands, handling high availability/resiliency
Ability to create a best in a class technology environment, with a focus on learning and mentoring, and growing the team by identifying and hiring top-notch talent
Define the vision and roadmap for the entire engineering team
Build systems under the Platform engineering umbrella that are capable of powering multiple businesses under the Locus ecosystem, Like DRS (AB Testing), CDP (Customer Data Platform), Microservice Frameworks etc.
Engage deeply with Product/Design/Data stakeholders to make sure the Backend strategy and roadmap is in complete sync with Business goals and priorities
Streamline development and operational processes to be more tooling oriented to avoid manual interventions and make dev-experience frictionless.
Qualifications:
Experience in building from scratch and leading engineering teams of around 70+ members
15+ years of experience in Technology with at least 8+ years of experience in leadership positions
Expert in Distributed Systems design, Application performance and Cloud computing. Must have built systems that serve millions of rpm at single-digit millisecond latency, using No SQL Databases of the likes of Aerospike, Cassandra, Ignite, Hbase etc. as well as relational databases like MySQL/Postgra
Experience in setting up processes within his teams / cross-functional teams, to get the best out of the talent in the teams and maximise productivity
Experience in building Reactive Systems.
Worked with JavaScript frontend framework/libraries like Backbone, Angular JS, Ember JS, Knockout, React or similar stack
Ability to create cost-efficient architectures and design decisions
Any experience in leading functions like Devops and SDET/QA.
What We Offer
Join Locus and become part of a visionary team that is redefining logistics through innovation and smart distribution. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive both your growth and that of the organization.
Locus is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.