About the Role :

We are seeking a high-performing Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers and drive the development of scalable, reliable, and high-quality software systems.

The ideal candidate is a strong technologist and a people-first leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with strategic engineering leadership to deliver high-impact product outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

Team Leadership & People Management :

- Lead, grow, and mentor a team of software engineers across levels, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Provide technical and career guidance, conduct performance evaluations, and build personalized development plans.

- Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to strengthen the team's capabilities.

Engineering Delivery & Execution :

- Own end-to-end execution of product initiatives including planning, estimation, prioritization, and delivery.

- Ensure reliable, scalable, and high-performing systems with a focus on quality, security, and maintainability.

- Establish and enforce engineering processes, coding standards, and best practices (code reviews, testing, documentation, CI/CD, etc.).

- Ensure timely project delivery while managing trade-offs and mitigating risks.

Technical Leadership :

- Drive the technical roadmap in partnership with product and technology leadership.

- Provide architectural direction, review designs, and guide engineers on system design, performance optimization, and scalability.

- Proactively identify and resolve technical debt, architectural bottlenecks, and areas for innovation.

Cross-functional Collaboration :

- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, QA, and DevOps to deliver seamless, impactful product features.

- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and execution plans.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement :

- Promote a culture of experimentation, innovation, and learning.

- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, and evaluate their relevance to ongoing and future initiatives.

- Encourage continuous improvement in engineering productivity and team efficiency.

Requirements :

Educational Background :

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Technical Expertise :

- 8+ years of professional experience in software development with strong fundamentals in system design, distributed systems, and architecture.

- 2+ years of experience leading and managing engineering teams.

- Hands-on expertise in Java, Python, Node.js, React, and AWS (experience in multiple is preferred).

- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, API design, and robust backend/frontend architecture.

- Proven track record of building and delivering complex, high-scale products.

Leadership & Soft Skills :

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Ability to balance technical depth with team management, stepping in hands-on when necessary.

- Experience working in startup or high-growth environments is highly desirable.

- Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in tech communities is a plus.

Why Join Us (Optional Section) :

- Lead and shape a high-impact engineering team.

- Work on large-scale, mission-critical products in a fast-paced environment.

- Collaborative culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.

- Attractive compensation and growth opportunities.