Global Head of Engineering - AI Native Businesses & Platforms

Global Head of Engineering – AI‑Native Businesses & Platforms

We are building a modern Wipro—one where AI‑native platforms and businesses become enduring engines of non‑linear growth. We are creating a distinct AI‑Native Business & Platforms unit—built around product management, engineering, and forward‑deployed engineering—so we can modernize and scale what we already have, build new differentiating platforms, invest and partner where needed, and leverage Wipro’s distribution strength to take platforms global.

Purpose

Build secure, scalable, AI‑native platforms that can grow through consumption and support rapid field deployment.

Role Overview

• The Global Head of Engineering will lead the engineering charter for Wipro’s AI‑Native Businesses & Platforms unit.
• This role is responsible for building, modernizing, and scaling AI‑native platforms with the rigor, velocity, and reliability of world‑class product companies.
• Reporting into the CEO, AI‑Native Business & Platforms Unit, this role owns platform engineering end‑to‑end , operating with a long‑term product engineering mindset while remaining deeply grounded in real client environments.
• You will lead all Platform Engineering Heads, shape a differentiated engineering culture, and ensure that Wipro’s platforms are built to scale, evolve, and endure—beyond individual engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the engineering strategy, architecture (cloud‑native, modular, API‑first, multi‑tenant, AI‑ready), and execution across all AI‑native platforms and incubated businesses.
• Build and lead high‑performing global engineering teams responsible for core platform development, AI enablement, modernization, reliability, and security .
• Establish engineering standards for AI‑native architectures, agentic systems, data platforms, cloud‑native design, and compliance .
• Partner closely with Product Management and Forward‑Deployed Engineering to translate product intent into scalable, production‑grade platforms.
• Drive long‑term technical investments, balancing innovation, platform velocity, and operational stability.
• Develop senior engineering leaders and foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning, aligned to the Spirit of Wipro.
• Modernize existing platforms to AI‑native (SLMs, agentic, knowledge graphs).
• Optimize cost per inference / transaction as usage grows — a critical capability for consumption‑based pricing.
• Enable FDE‑friendly extensibility (configuration > custom code). Build sandbox environments, plug‑in architectures, and tooling so field teams can extend platforms without touching core code.
• Attract and retain top AI and platform engineers. Encourage IP creation through patenting programs.

Capabilities Required

• Strong systems‑thinking and ability to engineer platforms that operate in complex, regulated, real‑world enterprise environments .
• Deep experience building and scaling enterprise AI‑native platforms used by multiple customers.
• Credibility with senior engineers and executives alike; ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and decisiveness.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and evolving problem spaces.

Prerequisites

• 15+ years of experience in product or platform engineering leadership.
• Background in product‑first / AI‑native technology companies (AI platforms/software, enterprise software, data).
• Proven track record of building scalable engineering organizations and durable platforms.
• Strong technical foundation in Computer Science or Engineering.

Decision rights & interfaces

• Final authority on tech stack, architecture, and coding standards.
• Joint planning with Product on feasibility and timelines.
• Works with Security/CTO organization but retains product‑company speed.
• Strong interlock with FDEs vis‑à‑vis implementing, supporting, upgrading platforms.
• Feedback loop with FDE for field‑discovered platform gaps / features required.

Success metrics (12–24 months)

• Platforms handle 3–5× usage growth without instability (99.9%+ availability).
• Reduced deployment effort per new client (measured in engineering‑weeks).
• Predictable release cadence (quarterly major updates delivered on schedule).
• Improved cost efficiency as consumption scales (declining cost per API call or per model inference).
• Attract & retain specialized product/platform engineering talent.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $240,000.00 to $375,000.00. Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options. Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post‑offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.