Engineering Manager

Phigital Care; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in Bengaluru is seeking a leader to manage and mentor engineers, guiding them through technical projects and fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. The ideal candidate should have 4–7 years of experience in software engineering and a proven ability to transition from individual contributor to manager. Strong communication skills and hands-on expertise in software design and architecture are essential for this role. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the company’s engineering vision and team development.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in software engineering with management experience.
• Strong hands-on technical expertise in software design and architecture.
• Ability to demonstrate systems or products developed or led.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers while managing team culture.
• Drive project execution from planning to delivery.
• Maintain development velocity by optimizing workflows.

Skills

Team management

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

About G19Studio

At G19, we are building next-generation products that leverage AI, data, and automation to solve real-world problems across industries. Our teams thrive on ownership, innovation, and collaboration. We value people who are curious, bold, and passionate about building high-impact products. You’ll be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven startup where your ideas, leadership, and technical expertise directly shape the future of our products and team.

Responsibilities

• Team & People Management
  • Lead, mentor, and support engineers while setting clear technical direction for the pod.
  • Build a high-ownership, growth-oriented culture through coaching, feedback, and career development.
  • Conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and help engineers advance in their careers.
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
• Technical Leadership
  • Own the technical architecture and drive engineering design and key technical decisions.
  • Contribute hands‑on to complex technical problems and guide senior engineers in implementation.
  • Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable, following engineering best practices.
  • Oversee code quality, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and production reliability.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Developers, QA, Support, and Operations.
  • Align engineering priorities with product and business goals.
  • Communicate technical decisions and trade‑offs clearly to stakeholders.
  • Define hiring needs and participate in sourcing, interviewing, and hiring engineers to build a high‑performing team.
• Execution & Delivery
  • Drive end‑to‑end project execution—from planning to delivery and post‑release support.
  • Maintain strong development velocity by removing blockers and optimizing workflows.
  • Own team deliverables, releases, and production stability.

Requirements

• 4–7 years in software engineering with proven experience transitioning from individual contributor to manager.
• Strong hands‑on technical expertise in system design, architecture, and engineering best practices.
• Should be able to demonstrate systems or products they have built or led, and discuss architecture decisions, technical trade‑offs, and team leadership experience in detail.
• Experienced in managing, mentoring, and scaling high‑performing engineering teams.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth startup or product‑focused environments.
• Excels at making technical decisions that align with business goals while nurturing team development.
• Language‑agnostic; values engineering fundamentals and problem‑solving over specific tech stacks.
• Excellent communication, cross‑functional collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.