Engineering Manager

Company Description

At Shipsy, we aspire to be at the forefront of technology with next-generation products that change the way logistics is managed, and positively impact millions of people. 

Over the past 6 years, Shipsy has gained a dominant share in the domestic logistics space with over 30% of the India courier/express industry flowing through our system. We have also gained a foothold in international markets with companies in Saudi Arabia, UAE, North Africa, and Southeast Asia using our platform. This platform processes over 1.5 million transactions a day across these customers.

Global trade still largely runs on a messy chain of emails and excel files. Trillions of dollars of trade essentially run on a platform called email. Shipsy is there to solve this problem. Shipsy's SaaS-based platform helps businesses manage all aspects of international trade - working with vendors to procure rates for shipping, having a digital workflow management platform to complete all documentation related activities, integrations with global shipping lines to bring about an end to end visibility, and reducing invoicing errors through smart AI-based reconciliation. 

Since 2019, our new product line around International Freight has also seen tremendous traction, with the majority of top exporters of India and over 5000 SMEs already using it actively. We are focused on solving customers' problems around lack of visibility, the opacity of price procurement, communication with various stakeholders in the ecosystem along with the ease of payments and financing which could drive this industry at a faster pace. We are over a 180 member team now, with offices across Gurgaon (HO), Mumbai, Bangalore, and Dubai.

Our team is composed of excellent individuals from top institutes across the country like IITs, IIITs, NITs with experience in Big Data, Software Architecture, ML, AI, Robotics, Blockchain. In combination, we have previously worked at Samsung Korea, MIT Media Labs, CMU Robotics, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, Samsung Research, GE Research, Qualcomm Research, etc. and have also been entrepreneurs. We have numerous research publications and patents. The core team has computer scientists, electrical engineers from IIT Delhi and Madras, and this core tech focus would contribute tremendously to your learning.

Shipsy has recently raised investment from Sequoia Capital's Surge and Info Edge (~$8m, till date).

We also have some word class employee benefits such as the scholarship program and more that will further enhance your learning. We serve clients from across various industries and geographies, and pride in having a young, energetic, diverse team. An exciting, results-driven, growth-oriented role with an opportunity to guide our fastest-growing product to the next level.

For more information, please visit our website at https://shipsy.io/.

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team in Gurugram, India. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead and inspire a team of talented software engineers, driving innovation and excellence in our product development efforts.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers
• Develop and implement engineering strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features
• Implement and maintain Agile methodologies to optimize team performance
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and foster professional growth within the team
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment
• Manage budgets, resources, and capacity planning for engineering projects
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and coding standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in a management role
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and team leadership
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and project management tools
• In-depth understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience with budgeting and resource allocation
• Proficiency in managing distributed teams (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies and industry trends

Additional Information

Shipsy is a remote-first company

https://shipsy.io/news/shipsy-announces-work-from-home-indefinitely-sets-up-hot-desk-for-team-to-get-together/

Perks:

• Free breakfast, dinner and snacks at the office
• Monthly team outings, e.g., laser tag, paintball, football, trampoline etc.
• Quarterly team parties and annual offsite
• Company sponsored enrolment worth 40K annually to online learning resources like Coursera, edX etc.
• International trip vouchers for top performers
• Company sponsored asset purchase worth 50K
• Games in office - Mini golf, pool, foosball
• Regular tech seminars 

Shipsy Core values:

• Customer Obsession - We believe our success coincides with generating tangible value for our customers. Our discussions start with the customer and work backward from there.
• Collaboration - We put a team above individuals. We openly ask for help. We solve problems as a team, leverage team member strengths, and collaborate, so a win for an individual is a win for the team.
• Think Big - We aim high and drive growth by thinking big and constantly challenge ourselves to achieve our true potential.
• First Principles Thinking - We try to dig deep into the most fundamental truth by asking WHY until we get there and challenge the status quo.
• Be The Problem Solver - We strive to find the answers by framing the correct problem statement, getting to the root of the cause, and eliminating it.
• Integrity - We encourage everyone to speak their mind without reservations respectfully and earn the trust of team members, lead by example and be consistent in whatever we do.
• Frugality - We push ourselves to accomplish more with less. We believe constraints breed invention and self-sufficiency.