Director, Product Engineering

IND - HyderabadFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead and grow a portfolio of product and engineering teams in India, building an AI-first organization to deliver student housing software solutions.

Role type

Director, Product & Engineering (India)

Builds

Student housing SaaS platform for on/off-campus management, resident wellness, and revenue generation

Domain

EdTech / Student Housing / SaaS

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Engineering leadership, technical architecture, delivery planning, AI adoption, quality & reliability, security compliance, organization design, global stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Scaling teams in India, AI-enabled change, property management technology

Technologies

AI tools, CI/CD, observability, DORA metrics

Responsibilities

Lead and coach Engineering Managers and senior technical leaders; Set technical direction and architecture; Partner on product roadmap and delivery plans; Drive practical adoption of AI in the SDLC; Own engineering standards and incident management; Define team structures and headcount planning; Build partnerships with global Product and Engineering leaders

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & organization building

About StarRez

StarRez is the global leader in student housing software, providing innovative solutions for on and off-campus housing management, resident wellness and experience, and revenue generation. Trusted by 1,400+ clients across 25+ countries, StarRez supports more than 4 million beds annually with its user-friendly, all-in-one platform, delivering seamless experiences for students and administrators. With offices in the United States, Australia, the UK, and India, StarRez blends the robust capabilities of a global organization with the personalized care and service of a trusted partner.