Head of Engineering, India (Auth0)

The Team

Auth0 is an easy-to-implement authentication and authorization platform designed by developers for developers. We make access to applications safe, secure, and seamless for the more than 100 million daily logins around the world. Our modern approach to identity enables this Tier-Ø global service to deliver convenience, privacy, and security so customers can focus on innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Head of Engineering and India Leader for the Auth0 Product Unit. This individual will serve as the senior-most engineering leader in-region, responsible for shaping the culture, alignment, and long-term strategic growth of our India engineering site.

This role is designed as a meta-leadership position, focused on:

• Engineering culture and organizational health


• Cross-functional alignment with global product, design, security, and engineering teams


• Talent development and leadership coaching across the India Auth0 organization


• Executive-level escalation and communication point for the region


• Strategic representation of India within Auth0 and Okta’s global engineering leadership

This person will manage senior in-region engineering leaders, including the Director overseeing Developer Integrations, while empowering them to lead their functional domains independently.

What you’ll be doing

Leadership & Culture

• Serve as the executive engineering presence for Auth0 India, fostering a culture of excellence, trust, inclusion, and innovation.


• Define and implement Auth0’s engineering operating rhythm, technical leadership forums, communication cadences, and mechanisms that strengthen alignment across distributed teams.


• Champion Auth0 engineering values and ensure they guide decision-making and leadership practices in-region.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner closely with global engineering, Product Management, Security, Design, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive strategy, prioritization, and execution.


• Remove roadblocks, harmonize communication channels, and ensure India engineering teams are fully integrated into global delivery workflows.


• Represent regional considerations in global planning, staffing, architectural decisions, and strategic investments.

Talent Leadership & Development

• Lead the development of engineering talent in India by coaching managers, providing structured growth pathways, driving succession planning, and elevating technical leadership capabilities.


• Maintain a high bar for hiring, partnering with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain world-class engineering talent.


• Shape the onboarding, mentoring, and professional development programs that support a thriving engineering community.

Escalation & Organizational Stewardship

• Act as the senior escalation point for engineering issues originating in or impacting Auth0 India.


• Provide clarity and stability during times of ambiguity, organizational change, or rapid scaling.


• Ensure transparency, alignment, and timely communication with global stakeholders, including Auth0 executive leadership.

Leadership of Direct Reports

• Manage senior engineering leaders in India, including the Director responsible for Developer Integrations, while enabling them to drive their portfolios with autonomy and accountability.


• Offer strategic guidance, performance leadership, and mentorship to in-region managers and directors.


• Drive a results-oriented, high-trust culture across all engineering teams located in India.

What you’ll bring to the role