Technical Lead - Backend

Who are we and what do we do?

BrowserStack is the world’s leading cloud-based software testing platform, empowering over 50,000 customers—including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google—to deliver high-quality software at speed. Founded in 2011 by Ritesh Arora and Nakul Aggarwal, the company has grown to support more than two million tests daily across 22 global data centers, providing instant access to 35,000+ real devices and browsers.

With over 1,200 employees and a remote-first approach, BrowserStack operates at the intersection of scale, reliability, and innovation. Its suite of products spans manual and automated testing, visual regression, accessibility, and test management—all designed to simplify the testing process for modern development teams. Behind the scenes, BrowserStack continues to push the boundaries with AI capabilities like smart test case generation and design, flakiness detection, auto-healing and more —helping teams reduce maintenance overhead, debug faster, and catch issues earlier in the development lifecycle.

Recognized for its innovation and growth, BrowserStack has been named to the Forbes Cloud 100 list for four consecutive years. With backing from investors like Accel, Bond, and Insight Partners, the company continues to expand its product offerings and global footprint. Joining BrowserStack means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to shaping the future of software testing.

Role in nutshell:

The role involves researching and solving critical, complex and challenging problems impacting our business objectives. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will be part of a high performing team, with primary responsibility of leading & mentoring a small group (2-3) of engineers and delivering objectives and key results.

Please note: This role will need more of an in-office presence and hence we are prioritising candidates based in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai for this position.

Desired experience:

• Good experience in at least one scripting language: Ruby, Nodejs, Python, AppleScript, Unix shell or similar.
• Familiar with one compiled language: C, Java, C ++, Go or similar
• Good working knowledge of operating systems(windows and linux) and networking concepts.
• Ability to work on Windows and Linux platforms beyond user and application layers, including file systems, kernels, custom installations, shell scripting, internal APIs, etc
• Relevant software engineering experience of 6+ years

What will you do?

• Solving critical, complex and challenging problems by designing and developing highly scalable, available and reliable user centric applications
• Contribute and lead development across web application/app layers, backend systems, databases, open source code bases, streaming and other associated technologies
• Research and adapt cutting edge technologies as per product requirements in a rapid paced environment
• Write & review tech specs, mentor junior engineers and review code
• Take initiatives and display high levels of ownership and commitment

Benefits:

In addition to your total compensation, you will be eligible for following benefits, which will be governed by the Company policy:

• Medical insurance for self, spouse, upto 2 dependent children and Parents or Parents-in-law up to INR 5,00,000
• Gratuity as per payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
• Unlimited Time Off to ensure our people invest in their wellbeing, to rest and rejuvenate, spend quality time with family and friends