Manager, Software Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Software Engineering based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of next-generation AI-powered platforms and products that deliver real business value at scale. You will guide engineering teams responsible for building intelligent systems, agent-based workflows, and enterprise-grade platform services that support advanced automation and decision-making capabilities. The position combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment where innovation and operational excellence go hand in hand. Working closely with product and engineering stakeholders, you will transform emerging AI concepts into reliable, scalable solutions used by customers worldwide. The role is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building high-performing teams, and driving the adoption of modern AI technologies within enterprise software ecosystems.

• Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of AI-powered products, platforms, and intelligent workflow services
• Serve as a hands-on technical leader, guiding architecture decisions, system design, and engineering best practices across teams
• Drive the transition of AI initiatives from experimentation and prototyping into scalable, production-ready enterprise solutions
• Partner closely with product teams to translate complex and ambiguous AI use cases into practical, customer-focused applications
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing distributed engineering team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation
• Establish and maintain engineering standards across software design, testing, deployment, and operational excellence
• Define and track key performance indicators related to delivery, system reliability, quality, scalability, and team effectiveness
• Balance rapid innovation with long-term platform stability, maintainability, and technical sustainability
• Support hiring efforts, talent development initiatives, and succession planning for future engineering leaders
• Promote continuous improvement through technical coaching, architectural reviews, and strategic planning initiatives

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience building distributed systems, enterprise platforms, or large-scale software applications
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership, including managing and developing software engineering teams
• Strong expertise in Agentic AI technologies and AI-driven application development
• Solid background in enterprise SaaS application engineering and cloud-based software platforms
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions and make strategic technical decisions across complex systems
• Experience building scalable backend services, platform products, or infrastructure solutions
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, large language models, or intelligent automation technologies is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success leading globally distributed engineering teams across multiple regions and time zones
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical initiatives to business objectives
• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments while bringing structure, clarity, and execution discipline
• Proven track record of recruiting, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering talent

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and leadership level
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and enterprise-scale platforms
• Exposure to globally distributed teams and international collaboration opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Collaborative, innovation-driven engineering culture
• Access to advanced technologies and large-scale technical challenges
• Inclusive and diverse workplace committed to equal opportunity and employee growth
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a rapidly evolving technology organization