Engineering Manager - Female

Kaerusworld Management Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaerusworld Management Solutions in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead large, strategic engineering programs. You will drive execution through Engineering Managers and TPMs, ensuring scalable, reliable delivery aligned with business goals.

You will shape the engineering roadmap, collaborate with Product and Business leaders, and coach teams on execution excellence, planning, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience.
• 4+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Experience leading managers (EMs/TPMs) and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Deep expertise in system design and cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Hands-on with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams including EMs/TPMs.
• Drive multi-stream projects aligned with product strategy.
• Shape roadmaps and oversee execution across pods.
• Coach and develop EMs/TPMs and nurture talent.
• Collaborate with Product and Business leaders.
• Uplift engineering processes and DevOps practices.
• Manage senior stakeholders and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Delivery leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Cloud architectures

Distributed systems

DevOps

CI/CD deployment

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead large, technically complex, and strategic engineering initiatives. You will drive execution through Engineering Managers (EMs) and Technical Program Managers (TPMs), ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-quality delivery that aligns with broader business goals. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth with proven leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Execution

• Lead multiple engineering teams and manage a group comprising EMs, TPMs and staff engineers.
• Deliver multi-stream projects with direct impact on company and team-level goals.
• Drive engineering roadmap and execution in alignment with product strategy.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Business leaders to ensure engineering delivery supports organizational objectives.
• Guide and coach EMs and TPMs on execution excellence, planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Participate in manpower planning, team structure, and hiring strategy.
• Set performance expectations, conduct reviews, manage underperformance, and lead career development for EMs/TPMs.
• Champion a culture of learning, collaboration, and accountability.
• Actively manage senior stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with technical decisions and delivery timelines.

Technical Strategy & Execution

• Accountable for the overall technical output of all teams under your leadership.
• Optimize delivery metrics (quality, velocity, reliability) and ensure visibility to senior leadership.
• Contribute hands-on in reviews, architecture, and troubleshooting when required.
• Be the go-to expert in at least one tech stack, with working knowledge of others.
• Lead initiatives that span across pods and domains, influencing system architecture and product evolution.
• Continuously improve technical processes, development practices, and engineering operations.
• Define and evolve engineering strategies for product scalability, security, and reliability.
• Lead incident resolution and critical troubleshooting across engineering areas.
• Guide adoption of modern DevOps, CI/CD, and observability practices.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams across Product, Design, QA, and Business.
• Lead cross-stream engineering initiatives and contribute to organization-wide programs.
• Share knowledge via reviews, workshops, or playbooks to uplift overall org capability.
• Actively shape strategic direction, roadmaps, and OKRs through data-driven insights.

Team Building & Talent Development

• Identify team skill gaps and define hiring plans for current and future needs.
• Lead recruitment efforts for leadership and senior technical talent across the org.
• Scale teams thoughtfully while preserving high-performance culture.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes innovation and growth.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development, with 4+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record of leading delivery for large, complex software programs.
• Experience managing managers (EMs/TPMs) and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Deep technical expertise in system design, distributed architecture, and cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence at all levels.
• Hands-on familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to fintech platforms and regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines or big data infrastructure.
• Experience working with global teams in multi-cultural environments.
• Thought leadership through external talks, blogs, or contributions to open-source.

This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, delivery, and mentorship, and wants to shape the future of a fast-moving engineering organization.