Senior Software Engineering Manager

BrightEdge; India; Remote; INR 4,000,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightEdge is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineering Manager to lead and grow a high-performance engineering team in a remote India setup. The role combines hands-on technical guidance with strategic execution to drive product roadmaps and architectural decisions.

The ideal candidate will mentor engineers, own end-to-end project delivery, and shape practices across Agile and DevOps, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coding experience in software engineering.
• Experience leading 3+ engineers.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with AWS or GCP or self-managed data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers.
• Define and follow thru technical KPIs, strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, QA, infosec, and stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and support in design and coding when necessary.
• Own project delivery end-to-end, ensuring milestones are met.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the team competitive.

Skills

Team leadership

Software design

System design

Agile / DevOps

Cloud platforms

Programming languages

Tools

ClickHouse

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Senior Software Development Engineering Manager - Remote India

Role Direction and Impact

The Software Development Engineering Manager will be a critical leadership role in our engineering organization. This person will not only manage and grow engineering teams but also remain hands-on with technical guidance and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering growth and accountability.
• Define and follow thru technical KPIs, strategy, architecture, and roadmap.
• Collaborate cross-functionally team with product, design, QA, infosec, professional services, and stakeholders.
• Champion best practices in development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and support in design and coding when necessary.
• Own project delivery end-to-end, ensuring milestones are met.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the team competitive.

Technical Requirements & Key Skills

• Technical Background: Strong foundation in software engineering with hands-on coding experience.
• Software Development Expertise: Deep understanding of software design, architecture, algorithms, and system design.
• Leadership & Management: Proven track record of managing teams of engineers (3+ members). Experience managing high-performance teams and driving results
• Modern Practices: Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tools.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with AWS, GCP, or self-managed data centres.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Java, C++, etc.).
• Database Knowledge: Hands on experience SQL databases, Clickhouse
• Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to take projects from concept to production.