Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Bengaluru (Onsite)

Duration: Contract

Role Overview:

Engineering Manager to lead teams delivering data engineering, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions. This role blends people leadership, technical oversight, and strategic execution to drive scalable, high-impact AI and data initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams focused on data platforms and AI solutions

Oversee the design and delivery of data engineering pipelines and GenAI/Agentic AI applications

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define roadmaps and translate requirements into scalable solutions

Ensure best practices in architecture, data governance, and AI system design

Drive execution across the full software development lifecycle (design, build, deploy, monitor)

Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture

Manage project delivery, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple initiatives

Stay current on emerging trends in data engineering, Generative AI, and agent-based systems

Required Skills (Must-Have):

Strong experience managing engineering teams in data engineering and/or AI domains

Solid understanding of data platforms (SQL, Databricks, or similar) and data pipeline architecture

Working knowledge of Generative AI and Agentic AI concepts, frameworks, and use cases

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)

Strong ability to balance technical depth with people leadership and delivery execution

Preferred Skills (Good-to-Have):

Prior hands-on experience with Python or backend development frameworks

Familiarity with FastAPI or similar API frameworks

Exposure to frontend technologies such as React

Experience delivering enterprise-scale AI or analytics solutions

What Were Looking For:

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to drive strategy while staying close to execution

Proven track record of delivering complex, data-driven or AI-powered solutions

Passion for building and scaling teams in emerging technology areas