Engineering Manager

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.