Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Developer Tools)

Puppet Labs; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Perforce Software, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead the engineering team for Gliffy, our visual collaboration and diagramming product, based in Pune, India.

You will own day-to-day engineering execution, delivery quality, and team development while collaborating with Akana and OpenLogic teams and the VP of Engineering on roadmaps. The ideal candidate has proven experience leading distributed engineering teams in a SaaS or enterprise setting, a deep SDLC

Job description

Perforce is a community of collaborative experts, problem solvers, and possibility seekers who believe work should be both challenging and fun. We are proud to inspire creativity, foster belonging, support collaboration, and encourage wellness. At Perforce, you’ll work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in business. Before you know it, you’ll be in the middle of a rewarding career at a company headed in one direction: upward. With a global footprint spanning more than 80 countries and including over 75% of the Fortune 100, Perforce Software, Inc. is trusted by the world’s leading brands to deliver solutions for the toughest challenges. The best run DevOps teams in the world choose Perforce.

Position Summary

Perforce is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead the engineering team for Gliffy, our visual collaboration and diagramming product, based in Pune, India. This role owns day-to-day engineering execution, delivery quality, and team development for Gliffy, while also engaging with the Akana and OpenLogic engineering teams to build cross-product collaboration and partnering closely with the VP of Engineering on strategic planning and roadmap decisions. We are looking for a seasoned leader who can operate with significant scope and autonomy, bring strong organizational and cross-functional leadership skills, and contribute to strategic thinking across Perforce’s growing portfolio of products - not just execute within a single team. The ideal candidate has proven experience leading distributed engineering teams in a high-growth SaaS or enterprise software environment, a strong grasp of modern SDLC practices, and a track record of embedding AI into development workflows. They are comfortable operating with significant autonomy, influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, and balancing hands-on technical depth with a broader strategic perspective.