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 office at our Bangalore location**
Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, the Engineering Manager 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)
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.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are positioned as comprehensive, including PPO and HDHP options with an employer HSA contribution, plus dental, vision, disability coverage, and mental-health support. Optional add-ons like pet insurance and access to wellness programs further strengthen perceived coverage breadth.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are framed as generous, with PTO scaling by tenure alongside paid holidays and dedicated volunteer time. Additional schedule-oriented perks such as summer Fridays and meeting-free quiet hours reinforce flexibility around time usage.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with an employer match structure that is described as decent for a mid-market employer. Supplemental financial benefits like commuter pre-tax options and basic life insurance add to the overall rewards mix.
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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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