Manager, Software Engineering - Developer Productivity

8425 India - Genesys Telecom Labs India Private Limited; Telangana; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid volunteer time

August Free Fridays

Well-being resources

Job summary

Genesys is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering – Developer Productivity in India to lead a team dedicated to improving how engineers build, test, and deliver software. You will design scalable developer platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and reusable tooling that accelerate delivery while reducing friction across teams.

You will standardize environments, enable self-service capabilities, and integrate AI-assisted workflows that enhance efficiency without compromising quality or security.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams focused on developer productivity, DevOps, or platform engineering.
• Strong experience with CI/CD systems, version control (GitHub), and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience improving software delivery performance using metrics like deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate.
• Familiarity with cloud-native development environments and infrastructure (AWS or similar).
• Ability to drive cross-team adoption of tools and standards through influence and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver internal developer platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and reusable tooling that streamline code development, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Standardize development environments and workflows across teams using GitHub, CI/CD automation, and testing frameworks.
• Improve developer onboarding and day-to-day productivity with self-service capabilities and documentation.
• Implement automation across the software development lifecycle to reduce manual effort and speed up delivery.
• Integrate AI-assisted development tools to enhance efficiency while maintaining quality and security.
• Establish and monitor quality metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers focused on developer productivity.
• Partner with platform, security, and application teams to align tooling with enterprise standards.
• Drive adoption of productivity tools by engaging teams and iterating based on usage.

Skills

DevEx

CI/CD & Automation

AI-Assisted Development

Software Quality & Testing

Engineering Leadership

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD automation

Testing frameworks

Playwright

Honeycomb

Job description

Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most. At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships. Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries – moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Software Engineering – Developer Productivity leads a team focused on improving how engineers build, test, and deliver software across Genesys. This role is responsible for creating scalable tooling, automation, and development workflows that reduce friction, increase velocity, and improve software quality. You will drive a cohesive developer experience by standardizing tools, enabling self-service capabilities, and integrating AI-powered development workflows that help teams ship reliable software faster.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and deliver internal developer platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and reusable tooling that streamline code development, testing, and deployment workflows
• Standardize development environments and workflows across teams using tools such as GitHub, CI/CD automation, and testing frameworks to reduce setup time and inconsistencies
• Improve developer onboarding and day-to-day productivity by creating self-service capabilities, documentation, and paved paths for common engineering tasks
• Implement automation across the software development lifecycle, including build, test, and release processes, to reduce manual effort and improve delivery speed
• Integrate AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, testing automation) to enhance developer efficiency while maintaining code quality and security standards
• Establish and monitor quality metrics (e.g., build success rates, test coverage, deployment frequency) to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement

Engineering Leadership & Adoption

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers focused on developer productivity, setting clear priorities and measurable outcomes
• Partner with platform, security, and application teams to align tooling and workflows with enterprise standards and engineering needs
• Drive adoption of developer productivity tools and practices by engaging teams, gathering feedback, and iterating on solutions based on usage and impact

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience leading engineering teams focused on developer productivity, DevOps, or platform engineering
• Strong experience with CI/CD systems, version control (e.g., GitHub), and automated testing frameworks
• Experience improving software delivery performance using metrics such as deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate
• Familiarity with cloud-native development environments and infrastructure (e.g., AWS or similar)
• Ability to drive cross-team adoption of tools and standards through influence and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI-powered developer tools (e.g., code assistants, automation tools) into engineering workflows
• Familiarity with observability and testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Honeycomb, or similar)
• Experience in large-scale SaaS or distributed engineering organizations
• 8-10 years of relevant experience.

KEY SKILLS

• Developer Experience (DevEx)
• CI/CD & Automation
• AI-Assisted Development
• Software Quality & Testing
• Engineering Leadership

BUSINESS IMPACT

Increases engineering velocity by reducing friction in development, testing, and deployment workflows.

Improves software quality and reliability through standardized tooling, automation, and measurable quality practices.

Enables scalable, consistent developer experiences that support rapid innovation across the organization.

#LI-GR1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote

Working at Genesys AI at enterprise scale – Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide.

150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.

A flexible-first culture – Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.

Growth in the AI era – Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.

Time to recharge and give back – Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.

Recognized globally – Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.

Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.

About Genesys

Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces.

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