Sr.Director/Director/Sr. Manager Engineering

Job Title: Director/Sr. Manager - Web Development AI Video Platform

Location: Hyderabad, Hybrid, Remote IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Rizzle is an innovative company, with over $65M in funding, backed by prestigious investors. We are on a mission to transform traditional video to AI assisted video built on AI video platform with HITL (Human in the loop) making it accessible and affordable for everyone to share their stories via video-first experiences. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey!

Our goal is to “Bring billions of stories to life” with video, which is one the most natural forms of digital human expression.

We are an AI-assisted video platform that creates long form videos, short for videos like Teasers, Highlights, and Clips from audio or video content, podcasts, live video. Rizzle is partnered with Getty Images, MapTiler, and Statista for content, Eleven Labs for voice over and many other industry leading AI solutions. The result is highly engaging videos that can be shared on multiple platforms for self-expression, brand engagement, internal and external communications and additional monetization. Over the last few years, Rizzle's video creation technology has been used by more than 10 million creators to generate over 500 million videos.

We have a revolutionary technology that we are bringing to the market and we are looking for doers to help us make it happen.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor a team of front-end and back-end developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring efficient, collaborative work across different skill sets for a cloud-based, AI-powered video platform. Ensure solutions are aligned with business goals and technical requirements.
• Web Development: Oversee the development of dynamic, responsive web applications, ensuring front-end and back-end code is integrated seamlessly.
• AI Integration: Oversee the integration of AI technologies into the platform, working closely with data science and cloud dev ops teams to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Establish and maintain coding standards and best practices to ensure high-quality, testable, and maintainable code.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for optimization, recommending new technologies, and staying current with industry trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in web development (React, Angular, or similar frameworks) and backend development (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, etc.) and cloud-based architectures.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in the context of video processing, computer vision, or related fields.
• Experience leading and managing technical teams, with a track record of delivering complex software projects on time.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and designing APIs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with video streaming and related technologies (e.g., HLS, WebRTC).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.).
• Knowledge of AI video platforms, media processing pipelines, or related industries.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development in cutting-edge technologies.
• Access to mentorship and the ability to shape the future of a growing company.

If you are a technically-minded leader with a passion for web development, cloud computing, and AI, and you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Rizzle and be part of an exciting journey to revolutionize the video platform industry!