Manager, Software Engineering

Role Overview

• This role provides strategic and technical leadership to software engineering teams, including onshore, offshore, contractors, and interns, to deliver scalable, secure, and AI-enabled software solutions.
• The Manager drives execution across the software development lifecycle while evolving teams toward AI fluency, modern engineering practices, and product-centric thinking.
• The position partners closely with product, architecture, data, and business stakeholders to define and deliver high-impact solutions.
• It is responsible for building high-performing teams, fostering innovation (including GenAI adoption), and ensuring delivery excellence.
• Additionally, this role contributes to technology strategy, talent development, and organizational transformation, including the responsible adoption of Generative AI, automation, and intelligent systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including modern cloud-native development
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing high-performing engineering teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML or data-driven initiatives (GenAI exposure strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to lead distributed/global teams and drive outcomes across complex organizations.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern architectures (microservices, event-driven, APIs)
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Deep understanding of data platforms, including data modeling, pipelines, and real-time processing
• Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts (LLMs, embeddings, prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning)
• Experience integrating AI capabilities into products or workflows (e.g., copilots, automation, NLP use cases)
• Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, and model evaluation
• Expertise in Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation (TDD/BDD)
• Experience with observability, reliability engineering, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with modern engineering productivity metrics (DORA, SPACE)
• Strong experience with resource planning, budgeting, and delivery management
• Proven ability to lead onshore/offshore hybrid models and vendor partnerships.
• Skilled in coaching engineers and developing future leaders.
• Ability to drive organizational change and technology adoption, especially in AI and automation.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong product mindset with focus on customer value and business outcomes.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Java
• JavaScript
• Microservices
• Python
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office
• home (applies in Chennai)