Engineering Manager

Role Summary:

A Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of highly talented and driven software engineers to ensure the successful development, implementation, and scaling, development and maintenance of software projects. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to guide teams through the software development lifecycle while meeting project goals and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to discuss performance, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Project Management:
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects.
  • Set clear project goals and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Run day to day activities of team including but not limited to, Daily stand ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning etc.
• Technical Oversight:
  • Ensure high-quality software design and architecture by reviewing code and providing constructive feedback.
  • Hands on coding and code review with familiarity in, but not limited to - C/C++, Go Lang and Python.
  • Experience with Network Security, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SD-WAN.
  • Experience in Intel DPDK or VPP for data path, Fast path development.
• Hiring and Training:
  • Participate in the recruitment process to attract top talent.
  • Develop training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Act as a liaison between engineering teams and other departments, ensuring clear communication of project status and requirements.
  • Collaborate with product management to define project scope and priorities.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role.
  • Proven experience managing software projects from conception to deployment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as, C/C++, Go Lang and Python.
  • Deep expertise in technical areas, but not limited to, Routing, L2/L3 packet processing, DPDK, Six Winds, DNS, L4 - L7 security constructs.
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g., JIRA, Git).
  • Proficiency in Dockers, VMs, Kubernetes.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders.