Manager, Engineering

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Senior level
eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Retail • Analytics
The Role
Lead and grow an 8–12 engineer team to deliver scalable, reliable SaaS systems. Manage hiring, performance, sprint planning, architecture reviews, CI/CD, observability, and technical debt reduction. Partner with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps to prioritize roadmap items and drive engineering best practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In

Syndigo powers the continual flow of data and content throughout the entire commerce ecosystem— accelerating delivery of accurate and compelling information that increases sales on every shelf. We are the recognized leader in software and services for the management of master data, product information, digital assets, and content syndication and analytics across industries including grocery, foodservice, hardlines, home improvement, oil & gas, pet, health and beauty, automotive, apparel, and healthcare products.

Syndigo serves the industry’s largest two-sided network, connecting more than 50,000 global users across 12,000+ global brands with more than 1,750 global retailers.

Basically, we're the people that deliver the rich, accurate product content that helps consumers shop online with confidence, and helps brands and retailers operate efficient product supply chains. We cannot do all of this without our amazing employees who make the magic happen here at Syndigo. As we continue to grow, we’re always looking to identify talented individuals to join our team.

**This is a hybrid position that requires 2 days per week in the office at our Bangalore location**

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, the Manager, Engineering will lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for building and scaling mission-critical systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities, partnering closely with Product, Design, QA, DevOps, and Engineering leaders to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. We are looking for a collaborative leader who can drive execution, mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and contribute to the broader engineering strategy while fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

HOW WE’LL BE WINNING TOGETHER DAY TO DAY

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 8–12 software engineers across multiple experience levels
• Manage hiring, onboarding, performance management, career development, and retention initiatives
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings, establish clear goals, and provide constructive feedback to support team growth
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Drive end-to-end delivery of roadmap commitments with a focus on quality, reliability, and timely execution
• Partner with Product Management to prioritize roadmap initiatives while balancing feature delivery and technical investments
• Manage sprint planning, estimations, dependency management, and risk mitigation across teams
• Track and improve engineering metrics related to delivery, quality, operational health, and system reliability
• Define and guide the technical direction for the team’s services and platforms
• Promote engineering best practices including code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, security, and operational excellence
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, code reviews, and incident management activities
• Drive improvements in scalability, reliability, performance, and technical debt reduction
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, DevOps, and customer-facing teams to align on priorities and business outcomes
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership on progress, trade-offs, risks, and delivery expectations
• Contribute to organization-wide engineering initiatives, hiring efforts, and process improvements

WE SHOULD TALK IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years of direct people management experience
• Proven experience building, shipping, and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments
• Strong technical expertise with technologies such as Java, .NET, Python, or Node.js along with microservices and REST APIs
• Hands-on experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and retaining engineering talent
• Experience driving engineering best practices across quality, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence
• Experience participating in architectural discussions and guiding technical decision-making
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in SaaS, e-commerce, master data management (MDM), product information management (PIM), or data syndication domains (preferred but not required)
• Experience leading distributed teams across multiple geographies (preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled product features (preferred but not required)


Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To achieve the best version of our organization, we know it takes new ideas, new approaches, new perspectives and new ways of thinking. A purpose we are 100% committed to cultivating.

Diversity is woven into our fabric at Syndigo and it’s how we stay an industry leader, innovating technology solutions that equip our customers with everything they need to be successful! 

All are welcome here and we invite you to join our team if you are ready to help us continue that growth! 

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Skills Required

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • 2+ years of direct people management experience
  • Proven experience building, shipping, and operating large-scale distributed systems in production
  • Strong technical expertise with Java, .NET, Python, or Node.js and microservices/REST APIs
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience participating in architectural discussions and guiding technical decision-making
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills
  • Demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and retaining engineering talent
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience in SaaS, e-commerce, master data management (MDM), product information management (PIM), or data syndication domains
  • Experience leading distributed teams across multiple geographies
  • Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled product features

Syndigo Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Syndigo and has not been reviewed or approved by Syndigo.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off options include generous PTO alongside parental/adoption, grandparent, and bereavement leave, plus paid volunteer time and Summer Fridays. Feedback suggests these policies are viewed as a strength that supports work–life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings include two Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA contribution), dental, vision via EyeMed, mental-health/EAP support, and life and disability coverage. Company materials and third‑party listings depict a comprehensive, modern health suite.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing and lifestyle perks include weekly meeting‑free quiet hours, a hybrid work rhythm, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and charitable gift matching. Feedback suggests these extras round out the package and are appreciated alongside core benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

Syndigo is the industry’s only trusted single-source provider of consumer product information and content from supply chain to end customer utilization, offering a powerful end-to-end product content experience across multiple industries. Syndigo is raising the standard of what great product experiences can be.

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