Engineering manager (Client Facing)

An emerging firm that provides an agentic Transportation Management System

for all-mile, all-channel, trusted by enterprises. The company's platform unifies orders, capacity, and carrier networks into one living plan, aligning planning, execution, and settlement. At present, this company is looking to hire an Engineering Manager (Client facing).

Job Role/Position: Engineering Manager (Client Facing)

Industry - Software/IT

Work Location - Bengaluru

Work Mode - ONSITE (Workdays - 5 days a week)

Qualifications:- B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.E in Engineering

Required Work Experience:- 8-12 years

Notice Period - 30 days

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead and inspire a talented team of software engineers, driving innovation and excellence in product development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the future of our engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a high-performing team of software engineers.

Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with organizational goals.

Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features.

Implement and uphold Agile methodologies to optimize team performance and efficiency.

Conduct regular performance evaluations, fostering continuous professional growth within the team.

Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from initial conception through to deployment.

Manage budgets, resources, and capacity planning for engineering projects.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, ensuring the team is equipped with the latest industry trends.

Ensure adherence to best engineering practices, maintaining high coding standards.

Hands-on coding experience required – actively contribute to coding and technical design decisions.

Tech stack: Java, Spring, microservices, cloud technologies, and building large-scale systems.

Experience in collaborating directly with clients – ensuring client requirements are met and managing relationships effectively.

Ideal Candidate (Mandatory Requirements)

Strong Client-Facing Engineering Manager Profile

Must have 8+ years of engineering experience, with substantial exposure to back-end development, scalable distributed systems, and modern web services

Must have 2+ years of experience in people and delivery leadership, owning engineering execution and leading teams to deliver complex products

Must have proven experience working directly with external stakeholders / clients, translating client requirements into engineering plans and delivering solutions with high customer impact

Strong technical foundation with experience in backend engineering, REST APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and building reliable, high-performance systems

Strong problem-solving and design capabilities; experience with system design, architecture reviews, and engineering best practices

Must have expertise in agile methodologies and project management tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Must be skilled in working with product, design, sales, and client teams to drive requirements, delivery, and client success

Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end delivery, coordinate releases, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in time

Must be from Product companies and from Bengaluru only

Must have stayed for at least 2 years with each of the previous companies

B.Tech in computer science, engineering or a related field from Tier 1, Tier 2 colleges (Master's preferred)

Note:- Education can be ignored for candidates with proven experience in strong, reputed product companies

PS:- Only those who meet the job criteria specified in the job description and satisfy the mandatory requirements for the job role, are required to apply. Upon shortlisting, there will be a 2.5-hour (code section 1.5 hrs + system design 1hr ) assessment.