What You’ll Do
- Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, ML engineers, and knowledge engineers in India.
- Coordinate delivery with US-based technical leadership across time zones.
- Drive hiring and onboarding as the India team scales.
- Own sprint planning, delivery cadence, and progress reporting.
- Ensure technical quality through code reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering standards.
- Collaborate with the Principal Architect and ML Engineering Lead on technical direction.
- Remove blockers, manage cross-team dependencies, and ensure smooth collaboration.
- Contribute to data architecture and pipeline design decisions.
What You Will Bring to Coupa
- 10-15+ years of software engineering experience, with 4+ years in engineering management.
- Strong background in data engineering: Spark/PySpark, ETL pipelines, data quality frameworks.
- Experience managing distributed teams across time zones (US-India coordination preferred).
- Track record building and scaling engineering teams in a B2B SaaS environment.
- Understanding of ML/AI systems and data preparation for model training is a strong plus.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery practices.
- Strong communication skills across geographies.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Skills Required
- 10-15+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years in engineering management
- Strong background in data engineering (Spark/PySpark, ETL pipelines, data quality frameworks)
- Experience managing distributed teams across time zones
- US-India coordination experience
- Track record building and scaling engineering teams in a B2B SaaS environment
- Understanding of ML/AI systems and data preparation for model training
- Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery practices
- Strong cross-geography communication skills
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and mental‑wellness resources for employees and dependents begin on the first day of employment. Recent updates to health‑insurance programs this year indicate active management of core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, floating holidays, paid parental leave, and dedicated volunteer time off are emphasized as part of standard offerings. A global minimum vacation allowance outside the U.S. is also advertised.
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Retirement Support — Competitive compensation is paired with retirement savings programs, including a U.S. 401(k) with company match. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also referenced as part of long‑term financial support.
Coupa Insights
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our virtual-first approach is intentional. It gives you the freedom to do your best work in a space that supports focus, balance, and creativity, while staying connected to a global team of changemakers who are redefining the future of business spend
