Overview
As an Engineering Manager I, you will lead a team of skilled software engineers to drive initiatives. You will work collaboratively with our business partners, Architects, Product Managers/Owners, to set goals for your team and guide them with hands-on technical expertise. You will not hesitate to go deep in technical implementations. You will bring your proficiency in application development, software development leadership and detailed SW planning/execution acumen. You will work with a globally distributed Agile team in a fast-paced environment. Your team members will be in Bangalore and will closely collaborate with the development teams in Toronto, Canada.
This position reports to the Senior Engineering Manager and is part of the Software Department, a team located in Bangalore and will be an on-site role.
What you will have the opportunity to do
- Lead a high-performing engineering team to build enterprise-grade desktop and hybrid applications using Agile methodologies.
- Drive delivery excellence by balancing strategic oversight with hands-on technical engagement when needed.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver solutions that exceed functional, quality, and customer expectations.
- Provide people-first leadership through hiring, coaching, performance management, and career development.
- Participate actively in architecture reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies to uphold technical rigor.
- Foster seamless collaboration across geographically distributed teams through clear communication and shared standards.
- Take full ownership of project outcomes, proactively addressing risks and guiding key decisions to success.
The essential requirements of the job
- BE/BTech or master s in computer science, 5+ years of experience in engineering management and overall experience of 15+ years
- Strong hands-on experience using Microsoft technologies including .NET framework, WPF, WCF, Web API, C#, Blazor, EF and modern DevOps with a focus on performance, security, and scalability
- Strong leadership and team management skills, ability to lead, mentor, recruit and motivate large engineering teams
- Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams and collaborating effectively across time zones, particularly with North American stakeholder
- Experience with scrum and agile development processes and methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred qualifications
- Leading development of scientific or analytical instrumentation software, especially in regulated environments such as life sciences or diagnostics
- Knowledge of AI/ML concepts or integration of AI into applications is a plus.