Engineering Manager

Roles and responsibilities

• Coaches, provides timely feedback, and invests time in career development of team members
• Responsible for recruiting, performance management, and career planning in partnership with their manager
• Identifies skill gaps and build the needed team skills
• Communicates strategy, rationale, and progress within the team and to external stakeholders and sets the goals and environment for the team to deliver
• Responsible for the development workflow/pipeline and process improvement for the team
• Accountable for the technical output of the team
• Upholds a high technical bar while making pragmatic tradeoffs
• Collaborates with stakeholders including customers, project managers, and others in development and execution of the team's roadmap

• Team Leadership: Leading and managing engineering teams, providing direction, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Project Oversight: Overseeing engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

• Technical Guidance: Offering technical expertise and support to team members, helping to resolve complex engineering challenges and ensure best practices.

• Resource Management: Allocating resources effectively across projects, managing team workloads, and ensuring the right skill sets are applied to meet project requirements.

• Strategic Planning: Collaborating with senior management to align engineering strategies with organizational goals, contributing to long-term planning and resource allocation.

• Stakeholder Communication: Engaging with stakeholders, including clients, product managers, and senior leadership, to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.

• Performance Evaluation: Conducting regular performance evaluations, providing feedback, and identifying training and development opportunities for team members.

• Process Improvement: Implementing and optimizing engineering processes and methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration.

• Budget Management: Managing budgets for engineering projects, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Desired candidate profile

9 to 12 years of experience in the software engineering domain with experience in managing software engineers
Strong leadership skills
Experience with Agile and DevOps practices
Experience with people management
Wide understanding of software engineering and design concepts
Problem solving and research skills
Good understanding of software architecture, design concepts and practices
Proficiency in English Language
Technical Proficiency: Strong technical background in the relevant engineering discipline (e.g., software, mechanical, civil), with a deep understanding of engineering principles and practices.

Leadership Abilities: Proven leadership and management skills to effectively guide and motivate teams.

Project Management: Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information clearly and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges and make informed decisions.