As an
Engineering Manager , you’ll lead a bunch of brilliant engineers, build systems that scale to millions, and make magic happen behind the scenes of one of India’s fastest-growing social discovery apps. You’ll work closely with Product, Design, and Founders — taking ideas from whiteboard sketches to real, scalable, high-impact features
This is a role for someone who loves to
code, lead, mentor, and innovate
— all in one go.
⚙️
What You’ll Do
Lead, mentor & manage a team of rockstar engineers across backend, Android, iOS & infrastructure.
Translate product vision into strong, scalable, and high-performing tech systems.
Drive engineering best practices — from architecture design to CI / CD deployment.
Stay ahead of the curve with emerging tech & explore ways to push FRND’s performance and reliability.
Solve complex system challenges and ensure smooth, reliable user experiences at scale.
⏱️ Plan & manage timelines, ensuring we ship fast and ship well.
Build a positive, high-energy engineering culture built on ownership, curiosity, and collaboration.
Conduct 1 : 1s, performance reviews & growth sessions to help your team level up.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Business) to build features that users actually love.
Play a key role in hiring, team-building, and shaping the future of the engineering.
What We’re Looking For
6–7 years of solid software development experience, with 3+ years of team leadership.
Deep hands-on knowledge of backend frameworks (Python / Django, Go, etc.) — bonus if you’ve dabbled in Android / iOS too!
Experience with distributed systems, microservices & scalable architectures.
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, CI / CD & modern dev practices.
Proven ability to guide, mentor & inspire engineering teams to do their best work.
A problem-solver who can balance speed with long-term tech quality.
Excellent communication skills & comfort working in fast-paced startup chaos
builder’s mindset
— hungry to learn, experiment, and create impact.
Bonus : Experience in high-scale consumer products or social / gaming apps
Note : The FRND team works
6 days a week , with
1st and 3rd Saturdays
being working days.
About FRND
FRND is redefining the way people connect by building a social platform that’s not just engaging but also safe, inclusive, and fun. We’re a rapidly growing startup with a bold mission : to transform online interactions into meaningful relationships.
Why FRND?
Impact at Scale :
Be part of the next big wave in social connection, shaping experiences for millions across India, LATAM, and MENA.
Rewarding Journey :
Competitive compensation, equity options, and growth that parallels FRND’s explosive success.
Learn with the Best :
Collaborate directly with founders and industry pioneers, supported by stellar investors like Krafton, India Quotient, and Elevation Capital.
Freedom to Thrive :
Enjoy an unlimited leave policy and unparalleled ownership of your work.
Product-Centric Mindset :
Work in a company where products take centre stage, solving unique challenges with innovative solutions.
Engineering Manager • Delhi, India