Engineering Manager

Meesho; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Meesho is seeking an Engineering Manager (Backend) in Bengaluru to guide backend teams through design, implementation, and scaling efforts. You will steer sprints, align on OKRs, and drive end-to-end delivery across distributed services, databases, and messaging systems.

You will mentor engineers, monitor progress, and collaborate with Sales and Design to build scalable products for a vast marketplace in India.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 7+ years of professional experience with 2+ years leading software teams.
• Strong understanding of transactional and NoSQL DBs and messaging systems (Kafka).
• Experience driving sprints, OKRs, and end-to-end ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Design tasks for engineers per guidelines.
• Perform regular performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Monitor multiple projects and track progress.
• Collaborate with Sales and Design to innovate new products.
• Manage engineers and own project delivery and scalability.
• Lead regular planning meetings and produce progress reports.

Skills

Java/Python

Distributed Systems

NoSQL DBs

Cloud AWS/GCS

Team Management

Performance & Scaling

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

Kafka

Redis

MySQL/Mongo/ScyllaDB

Job description

Engineering Manager -Backend

About Meesho Mission and Vision

Meesho is India’s fastest-growing internet commerce company, driven by the mission to democratize internet commerce for everyone (DICE). Our vision is to enable 100 million small businesses and entrepreneurs in India to succeed online, making online commerce accessible to all. This core purpose guides us in empowering sellers across the country and bringing a diverse range of products to first-time internet shoppers. By leveraging technology and a unique zero commission model, Meesho has opened the doors of e-commerce to millions who were previously underserved.

Technological Scale & Innovation

At Meesho, technology is at the heart of our success. We have invested in a scalable infrastructure and innovative solutions to meet the demands of a vast user base and complex marketplace. Some key highlights include:

• Massive Scale: Our backend systems handle millions of orders per day from across India, reaching about 5% of all Indian households, all with near-zero downtime to date. Achieving this level of reliability and performance in a hyper growth environment is a testament to our engineering excellence.
• Marketplace Reach : Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho’s platform, supported by our state-of-the-art tech infrastructure and pan-India logistics network. This wide reach - covering virtually every serviceable pin code in the country - presents unique engineering challenges in areas like search, personalization, and payments at scale.
• Scalable Architecture: We continually innovate our architecture for growth.. Our quest to serve a billion Indian users has helped us evolve our technologies from a monolith to microservices to now a high scale federated architecture. This evolution allows us to build and deploy features rapidly while maintaining stability for a fast-growing user base.
• Cutting-edge Tech Stack: Our platform is built using modern, open-source technologies on the cloud while ensuring high efficiency. We strategically choose proven tools (for example, Java and Golang for services, Kafka for messaging, Dragonfly and Redis for caching, ScyllaDB, MySQL and Mongo for Data) and leverage GCP infrastructure to ensure high performance, reliability, and flexibility. By focusing on the right tools for the right problems, we innovate pragmatically rather than chasing every new tech hype, which helps us solve real-world problems effectively.

Engineering Culture & Challenges

Engineering at Meesho is driven by a bold and inclusive culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. We believe that building great products goes hand-in-hand with building a great team. Key aspects of our engineering culture include:

• Long Term Thinking : We believe in thinking for tomorrow while building for today, this approach has helped us not only to handle and evolve for scale but also focus on extensibility and stability by investing in the platform
• Lightspeed: We prioritize rapid iteration and delivery. Engineers are encouraged to ship fast and refine continuously, as we value in order to learn and adapt quickly.
• Continuous Improvement : We view failures and bugs as opportunities to improve. A blameless post-mortem culture ensures that mistakes become lessons, fostering an environment where learning from failure drives resilience and innovation.
• Ownership Mindset: Every engineer is empowered to act like an owner. We instill a "Founder’s Mindset," encouraging engineers to take end-to-end ownership of projects and drive them with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Engineering at Meesho is more than just writing code – it's about solving complex, impactful problems at an unprecedented scale. Our engineers tackle challenging use cases (from enabling real-time logistics across India to optimizing a vast product catalog for the next billion users), making a tangible impact on millions of entrepreneurs and customers. We maintain a professional, yet passionate work environment where the drive to innovate is balanced with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

About the Role

We are looking for Engineering Manager well-versed with emerging technologies to join our team. As an Engineering Manager, you will ensure consistency and quality by shaping the right strategies. You will keep an eye on all engineering projects and ensure all duties are fulfilled . You will analyse other employees’ tasks and carry on collaborations effectively. You will also transform newbies into experts and build reports on the progress of all projects.

What you will do

• Design tasks for other engineers as per Meesho’s guidelines
• Perform regular performance evaluation and share and seek feedback
• Keep a closer look on various projects and monitor the progress
• Carry on smooth collaborations with the sales team and design teams to innovate on new products
• Manage engineers and take ownership of the project while ensuring product scalability
• Conduct regular meetings to plan and develop reports on the progress of projects

What you will need

• Bachelor's/Master’s in computer science
• At least 7+ years professional experience
• At least 2 years of experience in managing software development teams
• Able to drive sprints and OKRs
• Deep understanding of transactional and NoSQL DBs
• Deep understanding of Messaging systems – Kafka
• Good experience on cloud infrastructure - AWS/GCS
• Good to have: Data pipelines, ES
• Exceptional team managing skills; experience in building large scale distributed Systems
• Experience in Scalable Systems
• Expertise in Java/Python and multithreading

About us

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities. Curious about life at Meesho? Explore our Glassdoor - our people have a lot to say and they've helped us become a loved workplace in India. Our Mission Democratising internet commerce for everyone — Meesho (Meri Shop) started with a single idea in mind: to be an e-commerce destination for Indian consumers and to enable small businesses to succeed online. We provide our sellers with benefits such as zero commission and affordable shipping solutions in the market. Today, sellers nationwide are growing their businesses by tapping into Meesho’s large and diverse customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, and pan-India logistics network through trusted third-party partners. Affordable, relatable merchandise that mirrors local markets has helped us connect with internet users and serve customers across urban, semi-urban, and rural India. Our unique business model and continuous innovation have established us as a part of India’s e-commerce ecosystem.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprise a comprehensive set of elements — monetary, non-monetary, tangible, and intangible. Our 9 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate, influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals and processes like "Problem First Mindset," "Listen or Die," our Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, and Continuous Performance Management embody these principles.

We offer competitive compensation — both cash and equity-based — tailored to job roles, individual experience, and skill, along with employee-centric benefits and a supportive work environment. Our holistic wellness program, MeeCare, includes benefits across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness. This includes extensive medical insurance for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and fitness-related perks. To support work-life balance, we offer generous leave policies, parental support, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through personalized recognition, gratitude for stretched work, and engaging activities, we promote employee delight at the workplace. Additional benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefit plans further enrich the Meesho experience.

At Meesho, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where every individual can thrive. In compliance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 , we uphold the following principles:

• Equal Opportunity : We ensure that employment opportunities are never denied on the grounds of disability if the candidate is otherwise competent to perform the job.
• Accessible Workplace : Our facilities are designed to be fully accessible, with amenities and assistive devices provided to support differently abled individuals in their work.
• Inclusive Hiring Process : We adopt a transparent and non-discriminatory selection process, including providing application forms in alternate formats and offering reasonable accommodations during interviews upon request.
• Career Growth : We provide adequate training post-recruitment and pre-promotion, with training materials available in accessible formats to enable equal career progression.
• Support & Confidentiality : A dedicated liaison officer/committee addresses concerns and grievances, while maintaining strict confidentiality of disability-related information.
• Awareness & Inclusion : We conduct awareness programs to promote a culture of inclusivity across the organization.

Meesho welcomes applicants and employees of all abilities and is dedicated to fostering an environment where differently abled persons can achieve their full potential. Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/

Experience Level Senior Level

Experience Level Senior Level