Harness targets over 1,000 employees in India AI R&D centre

Harness, the AI DevOps platform company founded by Jyoti Bansal, aims to scale to over 1,000 employees at its India R&D centre in Bengaluru in the next three years. At present, it has around 480 employees, which is a 75% increase over the last year.

The Bengaluru centre of Harness is spread across the functions of R&D, operations and go-to-market. As part of its expansion plan, Harness said it is building multiple talent pipelines in India. A significant portion of recent hires have come from leading engineering institutions, including IITs, BITS, and other top universities, complemented by a growing internship pipeline, the company said in a statement.

At the same time, the company continues to hire engineers based on capability, problem-solving depth, and product mindset, drawing talent from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, it said.

Beyond hiring, Harness plans to deepen its engagement with the local developer community through expanded community programs, technical events, university partnerships, and collaborations that support the next generation of engineering talent.

Harness co-founder & CEO Jyoti Bansal said, “By expanding our senior engineering, generative AI, and platform intelligence teams, we’re building a high-performance AI engineering ecosystem with the depth and scale needed to accelerate our most advanced product capabilities, including intelligent testing, cloud cost optimisation, modern resiliency, and security-aware DevOps automation.”

Harness’s continued investment in India is supported by strong financial backing for long-term growth. The company most recently announced a $240 million Series E financing round, valuing Harness at $5.5 billion. The financing further strengthens Harness’s ability to invest in AI innovation, expand its global R&D footprint, and scale teams in key markets such as India.