Group Engineering Manager
Prodapt
5 - 10 years
Chennai
Posted: 02/04/2026
Job Description
Role Overview
We are building a 0 -> 1 B2B product which is a foundational intelligence layer that enables real-time, context-aware decisioning across enterprise systems.
As a Group Engineering Manager, you will lead multiple high-caliber engineering teams to build and scale this platform from early stage to production-grade adoption. You will operate at the intersection of platform engineering, distributed systems, and AI-driven products, with end-to-end ownership of execution and outcomes.
This role is designed for leaders who have built and scaled complex, high-throughput systems, and are motivated to take on ambiguous, category-defining problems.
Role Expectation
- Org Leadership: Build and lead a team of 2050 engineers, including Engineering Managers and senior ICs
- Execution Excellence: Drive predictable, high-quality delivery across multiple teams and workstreams
- Platform Delivery: Own the development and scaling of core platform capabilities
- Talent Density: Hire, retain, and develop top-tier engineering talent
- Engineering Culture: Establish a culture of ownership, speed, and high standards
- Cross-Functional Impact: Partner with Product and senior leadership to shape direction and deliver outcomes
Experience Expectation
Proven Leadership at Scale
- Experience managing multiple teams and managers in high-performing organizations
- Track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems
- Strong ability to drive execution in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Strong Technical Judgment
- Background in building distributed systems / platform products
- Ability to make sound trade-offs between speed, scalability, and reliability
- Comfortable going deep when required, while operating at a leadership level
Builder Mindset
- Experience in 01 or 1scale product environments
- Bias for action and ability to unblock teams quickly
- Focus on outcomes over process
Talent & Culture
- High bar for hiring and performance
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and engineering managers
- Ability to create an environment where strong engineers do their best work
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI/ML platforms or data-intensive systems
- Background in enterprise SaaS
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