POC Engineer (Proof of Concept Engineer)

Blitzy is a Cambridge, MA based AI software development platform on a mission to revolutionize the software development life cycle by autonomously building custom software to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're transforming how enterprises build software, turning enterprise requirements into production-ready code with an agentic software development platform that can autonomously execute 80% of the quantum of software development work. We're backed by multiple tier 1 investors, and have proven success as founders of previous start-ups.

We're seeking an experienced POC Engineer to join our India HQ2 team. This critical role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and enterprise customer success. You'll lead the technical design, development, and delivery of proof-of-concept implementations that demonstrate the transformative power of Blitzy's agentic software development platform to Fortune 500 clients. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong customer-facing skills, and the ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on complex AI-driven solutions.

• →Lead Technical Pilots and POCs: Design, architect, and implement end-to-end proof-of-concept solutions that showcase Blitzy's platform capabilities to enterprise customers
• →Customer Collaboration: Work directly with Fortune 500 clients to understand their technical requirements, challenges, and success criteria for POC engagements
• →Rapid Prototyping: Build functional demonstrations and prototypes that prove technical feasibility and business value, often under tight timelines
• →AI/ML Integration: Leverage LLMs, agentic workflows, and multimodal AI capabilities to solve complex customer use cases
• →Technical Architecture: Design scalable, production-grade architectures that can transition from POC to full implementation
• →Performance Optimization: Conduct performance analysis, identify bottlenecks, and optimize solutions for speed, efficiency, and reliability
• →Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Create comprehensive technical documentation and effectively communicate architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• →Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to refine platform capabilities based on customer feedback
• →Innovation Leadership: Stay at the forefront of AI/ML advances and identify opportunities to incorporate new techniques into POC solutions

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with proven track record in enterprise software development and production systems
• Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, particularly with LLMs, agentic systems, and generative AI applications
• Strong background in building enterprise-grade solutions that have shipped to production
• Extensive experience with modern software architecture, including cloud-based platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, Java, or C++)
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Track record of working directly with enterprise customers in technical consulting or solutions engineering capacity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on performance optimization
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to C-level executives

• Background in developing AI agentic workflow orchestrators or similar multi-agent systems
• Experience with GPU-based computing and optimization
• Experience with sequence-to-sequence models and deep neural network architectures
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience leading distributed teams across geographies
• Track record of innovation (patents, publications, or open-source contributions)
• Experience with Responsible AI practices and frameworks

• Successfully deliver POCs that convert to paid customer engagements
• Achieve high customer satisfaction scores and build strong customer relationships
• Reduce time-to-value for POC implementations through reusable frameworks and components
• Contribute technical insights that improve core platform capabilities
• Build scalable POC processes and best practices for the India team

• We move Blitzy Fast: Time is both our company's and our clients' most precious asset. We move quickly and decisively to innovate internally and deliver exceptional software externally.
• Championship Mindset: We operate like a professional sports team. We win as a team by holding ourselves and each other to high standards, collaborating in-person, and remaining focused on the mission.
• Passion for Invention: We're pushing the frontier of what's possible, requiring constant innovation and iteration.
• We Work for the Customer: We focus on delivering outsized value to the customers we work with and expanding those relationships into deep, meaningful partnerships.

We believe in being 'everyday athletes'—taking care of ourselves so we can bring our best minds to work. We promote great sleep, movement, and restorative activities for optimal mental performance. It makes for a happier and more productive team.

This is a full time role in Pune,India HQ2 (On-site)

Blitzy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.