UI Engineering Manager

Comcast; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking an experienced UI Engineering Manager in Chennai to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications. You will pair technical depth with strong leadership to mentor teams, drive engineering excellence, and collaborate across functions to ship outstanding user experiences.

You will implement modern frontend architectures, champion best practices, and partner with Product, Design, QA, and Backend teams to deliver robust, maintainable

Qualifications

• Lead frontend engineering teams and manage project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, driving technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Define frontend architecture strategies for scalable, high-traffic apps.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of modern web apps using React and related tech.
• Enforce frontend standards, best practices, and code quality.
• Collaborate with Product, UX/UI, QA, and Backend to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Drive CI/CD, automated testing, performance optimization, and accessibility compliance.
• Participate in architectural reviews and technology evaluations.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and security across frontend platforms.
• Manage release planning and production support.
• Mentor through code reviews and career development.

Skills

React

Typescript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Node

Micro-Frontend Architecture

State Management

Redux

Zustand

Jotai

npm/yarn/pnpm

Vite/Webpack

Turbo/NX

Jest

Vitest

React Testing Library

Cypress/Playwright

Performance Optimization

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

React

TypeScript

Webpack

Vite

NX

Job description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the front­of-the line of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting‑edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionise industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast‑forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

This job manages a team of engineers, cultivating a culture of innovation and professional development. It oversees the design and update of software and web applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborating cross‑functionally, it sets project requirements and timelines, manages the release process, and monitors adherence to standards and budgets. The job also tracks industry trends and develops proposals for technological enhancements, driving continuous improvement and team expertise.

Job Description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

We are seeking an experienced UI Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high‑performance web applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in modern frontend technologies with proven leadership skills to drive engineering excellence, mentor teams, and collaborate effectively across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of front‑end engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Define and drive front‑end architecture strategies for scalable, maintainable, and high‑traffic applications.

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of modern web applications using React and related technologies.

• Establish and enforce frontend development standards, best practices, and code quality guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, and Backend Engineers to deliver high‑quality user experiences.

• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, performance optimisation, and accessibility compliance.

• Participate in technical planning, architectural reviews, and technology evaluations.

• Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security across all front‑end platforms.

• Manage release planning, deployment processes, and production support activities.

• Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and career development initiatives.

Required Technical Skills

Frontend Technologies

• Strong hands‑on experience with:

• React

• Typescript

• JavaScript (ES6+)

• HTML5

• CSS3

Node

• Node

Architecture & Design

• Experience designing and implementing:

• Micro‑Frontend Architecture

• Mon repo Architecture

• Scalable front‑end platforms for high‑traffic applications

• Strong understanding of front‑end design patterns and component‑driven development.

State Management

Expertise with state management solutions such as:

• Redux

• Zustand

• Jotai

Build & Package Management

Familiarity with package management and build orchestration tools:

• npm / yarn / pnpm

• Vite, Webpack

• Turbo (preferred) or NX

Testing & Quality Assurance

Experience implementing comprehensive testing strategies such as:

• Jest

• Vitest

• React Testing Library

• Cypress/Playwright

• Visual Regression Testing

• Cross‑browser testing frameworks

Performance & Optimization

Strong understanding of:

• Frontend performance optimisation

• Caching strategies and techniques

• Application monitoring and observability

• Bundle optimisation and lazy loading

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Responsive Web Design

• Experience with cloud‑native deployments and release processes, including:

• Kubernetes

• AWS

• CI/CD pipelines

• Understanding of frontend security best practices.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven experience leading frontend engineering teams and managing project delivery.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Ability to effectively partner with QA Engineers, Backend Engineers, Product Managers, UX/UI Designers and Engineering Leadership.

• Experience driving technical roadmaps, sprint planning, and engineering process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering.

• 10+ years of frontend development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.

• Demonstrated experience building and scaling enterprise‑grade web applications serving large user bases.

A hands‑on UI Engineering Manager who can balance people leadership with technical depth, drive modern frontend architecture initiatives, and deliver exceptional user experiences at scale.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game‑changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +

Base pay

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non‑sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best‑in‑class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always‑on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.