Senior Software Engineering Manager

Description :

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Senior Manager of Software Development to lead, inspire, and scale a team of talented engineers. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with proven hands-on people leadership, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is passionate about building world-class software solutions in the storage and infrastructure domain.

As the senior engineering manager, you will be directly responsible for managing 12+ engineers, fostering a culture of autonomy, ownership, and excellence. You'll be at the heart of product innovation, driving technical excellence, championing best practices, and empowering engineers to deliver high-quality, high-performing software that powers mission-critical workloads.

Responsibilities :

- Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle for DataCore's flagship products, OpenEBS/Puls8 from requirements analysis and design to coding, testing, and release, ensuring timely delivery of robust, scalable solutions.

- Directly manage and mentor 12+ engineers in a flat structure, balancing hands-on technical leadership with strategic direction. Nurture a high-performing engineering culture through clear goal setting, mentorship, performance management, and professional development.

- Provide architectural and technical guidance, review design and code, and champion modern engineering approaches. Drive innovation while paying constant attention to quality standards, automation, and DevOps practices.

- Remove roadblocks, resolve conflicts, and create an environment where engineers can do their best work with high autonomy.

- Partner with cross-functional teams product management, QA, release management, and documentation to drive seamless product delivery.

- Champion the association with CNCF and drive the open-source maturity to the next phases.

- Communicate progress, risks, and solutions effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders across geographies.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

- 12-15 years of software engineering experience, including 6+ years in engineering leadership with people management experience.

- Proven ability to directly lead teams of 10+ engineers.