Senior Engineering Manager

About Vahan At Vahan.ai, we are building India’s first AI powered recruitment marketplace for India’s 300 million strong Blue Collar workforce, opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures. Already India’s largest recruitment platform, Vahan.ai is supported by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Bharti Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), and leading executives from Google and Facebook. Our customers include names like Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto, and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to recruit for the workforces of some of the most recognized companies in the country. Our vision is ambitious :

to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide, empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. We aim to impact over a billion lives worldwide, creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity. If our vision excites you, Vahan.ai might just be your next adventure. We’re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. If this sounds like your kind of journey, dive into the details and see where you can make your mark.

Role Overview We're seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead multiple engineering pods / Projects (2-3 ) and drive technical excellence across our product portfolio. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can scale teams, deliver complex projects, and maintain high engineering standards in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Lead and manage multiple engineering pods (15-20 engineers total) Hire, onboard, and develop engineering talent across different experience levels Conduct performance reviews, provide career guidance, and manage team growth Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning Build and implement engineering processes that scale with company growth Technical Leadership Guide technical architecture decisions across full-stack applications Provide technical mentorship and code review guidance to engineers Lead both frontend (React.js, React Native) and backend (Node.js) development initiatives Oversee web and mobile application development strategies Drive technical problem-solving and debugging for complex production issues Infrastructure & Operations Manage AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness Build and maintain production support processes and incident response procedures Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability practices Lead post-mortem processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Product, QA, and Business teams to deliver on company objectives Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and delivery plans Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate technical decisions effectively Balance feature delivery with technical debt management and system scalability Strategic Planning Develop engineering roadmaps aligned with business goals and product strategy Make data-driven decisions about technology choices and team structure Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks Drive engineering metrics and KPIs to measure team performance and product quality

Required Qualifications Experience 7-10 years of software engineering experience 3+ years of engineering management experience, preferably in startup environments Proven track record of leading teams of 10+ engineers across multiple projects Experience hiring and scaling engineering teams in high-growth companies

Technical Skills Strong expertise in Node.js, React.js, and React Native (at least 1 front end and backend) Experience with full-stack web and mobile application development Solid understanding of AWS services and cloud infrastructure management Knowledge of software architecture, system design, and scalability principles Experience with CI / CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and DevOps practices Leadership & Management Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent Experience conducting performance reviews and managing career development Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Proven ability to balance technical decisions with business objectives Experience managing production systems and incident response processes Soft Skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments Experience making difficult prioritization decisions under resource constraints Cultural fit for startup environment with hands-on, results-oriented approach Preferred Qualifications Experience in Series B+ stage startups or high-growth technology companies Background in Tech first / AI first startups AI / ML product knowledge and experience is a good to have Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement

What We Offer Unlimited PTO : Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you. Comprehensive Medical Insurance : We’ve got you covered with plans designed to support you and your loved ones. Monthly Wellness Leaves : Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most. Competitive Pay : Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact.

Join us, and be part of something bigger—where your work drives real, positive change in the world.