VP of Engineering

Company Overview:

EasySLR is transforming the future of drug development and clinical research through AI-powered systematic literature reviews. Our innovative platform dramatically accelerates the time-to-market for new molecules by revolutionizing how pharmaceutical companies and researchers conduct systematic reviews. We're a fast-moving, ambitious team backed by leading investors, with our technology already being piloted by select pharmaceutical companies. Our mission is to reduce the years-long process of systematic literature reviews to weeks, directly impacting the speed at which life-saving medications reach patients.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Shape and own the entire technical infrastructure from the ground up, with full autonomy in technical decisions
• Build and lead the engineering team from its early stages, defining the technical culture and engineering practices
• Work directly with founders to translate product vision into technical reality
• Make critical architectural decisions that will form the foundation for years to come
• Hands-on development alongside team leadership, diving into code when needed

Technical Leadership:

• Design and implement the core architecture for our AI-powered SLR platform
• Make strategic technical decisions balancing speed, scalability, and maintainability
• Drive rapid iteration cycles while maintaining high-quality standards
• Actively participate in customer discussions to understand pharmaceutical industry needs
• Navigate technical challenges in AI/ML implementation for medical literature analysis

DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Establish cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices from first principles
• Build and optimize deployment pipelines for rapid iteration
• Implement security measures meeting pharmaceutical industry standards
• Design scalable architecture supporting multiple concurrent systematic reviews
• Set up monitoring and alerting systems essential for pharmaceutical use cases

Team Development:

• Recruit and lead the initial engineering team, setting the bar for technical excellence
• Create an engineering culture that attracts top talent
• Mentor engineers while maintaining a hands-on approach
• Foster close collaboration between engineering, AI researchers, and domain experts

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in engineering leadership
• Experience building systems from scratch and scaling them effectively
• Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS) and modern DevOps practices
• Expertise in Python and Node.js ecosystems
• Experience with AI/ML systems and large language models
• Track record of making critical technical decisions in ambiguous environments
• Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic delivery
• Strong understanding of security requirements in regulated industries
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package (₹35L – ₹45L) with significant equity potential
• Rare opportunity to shape a product from its foundations
• Direct impact on company strategy working alongside founders
• Autonomy to build and lead engineering function
• Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive health benefits
• Opportunity to define company culture and practices

Impact:

As VP of Engineering at EasySLR, you'll be at the forefront of accelerating drug development and clinical research. Our platform has the potential to reduce systematic review timelines from years to weeks, directly impacting how quickly new treatments reach patients.

We're looking for a technical leader who's excited by the challenge of building something transformative from the ground up. Someone who can wear multiple hats, make strategic decisions, and isn't afraid to dive deep into complex problems. If you're energised by the idea of building a team and product that could fundamentally change how quickly new treatments reach patients, we want to talk to you.

Ready to lead the technical vision for a platform that's revolutionising drug development through AI-powered systematic reviews? Join us at EasySLR and help shape the future of medical research.
Apply now to be part of this exciting journey at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and innovation!