Tech Lead Manager

Glean; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Glean in Bangalore, India is seeking a Tech Lead Manager to guide a fast-growing engineering squad, shaping scalable software and architectural direction. You will mentor engineers, drive initiatives aligned with our Assistant vision, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure rapid, high-quality product delivery.

The role demands 7+ years of experience, deep design expertise in distributed systems, and a passion for building world-class engineering culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Deep expertise in design/architecture and distributed systems.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication skills and stakeholder collaboration.
• Able to lead in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver scalable, high‑quality software.
• Drive engineering initiatives aligned with strategic objectives and product roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and priorities.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the org.
• Champion best practices in development, QA, and project management.
• Contribute to the technical vision and roadmap; advise leadership on tech investments.
• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership on technology initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Mentoring

Job description

About Glean

Glean is the Work AI platform that helps everyone work smarter with AI. What began as the industry's most advanced enterprise search has evolved into a full‑scale Work AI ecosystem, powering intelligent Search, an AI Assistant, and scalable AI agents on one secure, open platform. With over 100 enterprise SaaS connectors, flexible LLM choice, and robust APIs, Glean gives organizations the infrastructure to govern, scale, and customize AI across their entire business – without vendor lock‑in or costly implementation cycles. At its core, Glean is redefining how enterprises find, use, and act on knowledge. Its Enterprise Graph and Personal Knowledge Graph map the relationships between people, content, and activity, delivering deeply personalized, context‑aware responses for every employee. This foundation powers Glean’s agentic capabilities – AI agents that automate real work across teams by accessing the industry’s broadest range of data: enterprise and world, structured and unstructured, historical and real‑time. The result is measurable business impact through faster onboarding, hours of productivity gained each week, and smarter, safer decisions at every level.

About The Role

Glean is looking for Tech Lead Managers who will pave the way for our hyper‑growth phase. With a robust product strategy anchored in our Assistant vision, we are entering an ambitious product and team growth phase. We need engineering leaders who will build world‑class software systems, uphold our cultural values of being fast‑paced and customer‑driven, build a top‑notch team, and ensure solid execution in a highly collaborative environment. Join us at Glean and be part of a talented team shaping the future of knowledge work with AI‑driven solutions.

You Will

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high‑quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
• Drive the development and execution of engineering initiatives aligned with Glean's strategic objectives.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure timely delivery.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.
• Champion best practices in software development, quality assurance, and project management to drive operational excellence.
• Contribute to Glean’s technical vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with industry trends and customer needs.
• Serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on technology investments and initiatives.

About You

• You have 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of leading high‑performing teams.
• You possess deep technical expertise in design/architecture and distributed systems.
• You have strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving innovation and leveraging technology to solve complex problems.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and are comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change.

Location

This role is in person in Bangalore, India.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits. We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organization. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse company. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.

AI-First Mindset At Glean

At Glean, AI fluency is core to how we work and we're committed to ensuring every new hire feels confident integrating AI into their everyday work. As part of the interview process, you'll complete a brief AI‑focused exercise or discussion so we can understand how you think about, design, and use AI to drive impact in your role. Feel free to reference any tools, platforms, or workflows you use today — prior Glean experience isn't required.

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