Anurag Maherchandani
Head of AI
What I do at Hiver
I lead the AI charter at Hiver, building AI-powered products that help support teams work smarter. My focus areas include AI agents, copilots, workflow automation, classification, extraction, sentiment analysis, and LLM-driven customer experiences. I work closely with engineering and product teams to turn AI innovations into impactful products.
Why Hiver
I look for engineers who are curious, proactive, and comfortable working across the stack. Strong software engineering fundamentals are more important than expertise in any specific AI framework. Candidates who take ownership, learn quickly, and focus on customer impact tend to excel on this team.
Who am I?
I am an engineering leader with experience building scalable SaaS platforms, distributed systems, data pipelines, and AI-driven products. My work spans backend systems, machine learning, and product development, with a strong focus on delivering reliable solutions that solve real customer problems.
Advice for prospective candidates
AI is changing fast, but great engineering fundamentals remain essential. Focus on building strong problem-solving skills, understanding systems, and creating products users love. Stay curious, experiment often, and never stop learning—the best opportunities come to those who combine technical depth with a builder's mindset.
