Engineering Manager

Locus.sh; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Locus is hiring an Engineering Manager in Bangalore to lead a skilled team of backend, frontend, QA, SDET, PMs, and data scientists. You will drive product development, set engineering direction, and ensure delivery with high quality and performance.

This leadership role demands deep technical hands-on ability and strong team-building across functions. You will map business goals to scalable engineering structures, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product Managers to align roadmaps with

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience developing complex, large-scale products.
• At least 2+ years as an Engineering Manager in a product-based company.
• Hands-on with Java, Python or Perl, web tech (HTML, CSS, Javascript) and SQL/NoSQL.

Responsibilities

• Map business objectives to an optimal engineering structure and resource allocation.
• Provide direction and mentorship; establish engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Manager to gather inputs from engineering.
• Plan, track development and release schedules; mitigate risks and plan contingencies.
• Conduct regular 1:1s for performance feedback and drive appraisals.
• Ensure high-quality code, documentation, timely bug fixing and good coding practices.
• Report status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to management.
• Create an environment that values speed, innovation, and rapid, effective system building.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

SQL

NoSQL

Leadership

Problem Solving

Tools

AI tools

Git

Job description

Job Title : Engineering Manager

Location : Bangalore; (Full Time, Onsite)

About Locus

Battle-tested in 350+ deployments across 30+ countries, Locus is an agentic Transportation Management System for all-mile, all-channel, trusted by enterprises like Unilever, Nestlé, and Siam Makro.

The platform unifies orders, capacity, and carrier networks into one living plan, aligning planning, execution, and settlement so promises become proof. AI co-pilots with guardrails surface risk early and recommend the next best move to protect SLAs and reduce empty miles.

In 2025, Locus joined the Ingka Group (IKEA Retail) family, marking a major milestone in our journey. Backed by the scale and strength of IKEA, we continue to operate independently while accelerating our mission to make global supply chains faster, smarter, and more sustainable.

Our Journey and Impact

Since 2015, Locus has been on a mission to make logistics decision-making intelligent, sustainable, and real-world ready. Our platform has powered billions of deliveries across 30 + countries for global enterprises, driving measurable impact in cost savings, carbon reduction, and SLA performance. With the strength of the IKEA ecosystem behind us, we’re scaling that impact even further.

Our Global Footprint

Headquartered in Bangalore, with teams across the U.S., U.K., UAE, and Southeast Asia, Locus brings together 170 + engineers, designers, and problem-solvers united by a single goal: to reinvent how the world moves goods.

Traits We Value

We look for people who are:

• Global in mindset: curious about diverse markets and ideas.

• Unrelenting in drive: energized by complex challenges.

• Intelligent in approach: analytical, creative, and thoughtful.

• Dynamic in execution: adaptive and decisive in fast-moving contexts.

• Exact in craft: detail-oriented and committed to excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead and inspire a talented team of software engineers, driving innovation and excellence in product development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the future of our engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall software development life cycle of one or more products. You will work and manage a cross-functional team consisting of Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, QA, SDET, Product Managers, Product Designers, Technical Project Managers, Data Scientists, etc.

• Responsible for mapping business objectives to an optimum engineering structure, including correct estimation of resource allocation.
• Responsible for key technical and product decisions. Provide direction and mentorship to the team. Set up best practices for engineering.
• Work closely with the Product Manager and help them in getting relevant inputs from the engineering team.
• Plan and track the development and release schedules, proactively assess and mitigate risks. Prepare for contingencies and provide visible leadership in crisis.
• Conduct regular 1:1s for performance feedback and lead their appraisals.
• Responsible for driving good coding practices in the team like good quality code, documentation, timely bug fixing, etc.
• Report on the status of development, quality, operations, and system performance to management.
• Create and maintain an open and transparent environment that values speed and innovation, and motivates engineers to build innovative and effective systems rapidly.

Requirements

• Prior experience of 9 years in developing complex and responsive large-scale products, with at least 2+ years as an Engineering Manager in a product-based company.
• Technically hands-on with at least one compiled language (Java), one dynamic scripting language (e.g. Python, Perl), web technologies (e.g. HTML, CSS, Javascript), and database technologies (SQL & NoSQL).
• Proven experience solving large-scale, complex problems that impact business-scale systems.
• Experience working with high-performance technical teams and the ability to create a culture based on best practices.
• Experience working with Product Managers and UX Designers.
• Excellent people manager. Strong in building relationships and collaborating with others.
• A strong vision and ability to deliver quickly in a Experience working in a B2B or B2C logistics environment.
• Actively leverages AI tools in day-to-day work (BAU) to improve productivity, automation, or decision-making.

Why join Locus!

Join Locus and become part of a visionary team that is redefining logistics through innovation and smart distribution. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive both your growth and that of the organization.

Locus is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.