Engineering Manager

About the Team

When 5% of Indian households shop with us, it’s crucial to build resilient systems that can handle millions of orders daily. We've achieved this with zero downtime! Sounds impossible? That’s the kind of engineering strength that has propelled Meesho to become the e-commerce giant it is today. We prioritize speed over perfection and view failures as learning opportunities. Our engineering teams embody a strong ‘Founder’s Mindset,’ enabling us to grow and move quickly. We also know how to balance work and fun! When we’re not building unparalleled tech solutions, we might be debating plot points of our favorite books and games or gossiping over chai. If working on impactful solutions with a fun team sounds appealing, join us.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Engineering Manager who is technically robust and eager to take on the challenge of leading a team. This role is perfect for a seasoned technical lead ready to step into a managerial role, even if formal people management experience is limited. You'll be at the forefront of shaping strategies, ensuring quality, and driving the architectural vision of the team.

What you will do

• Architecture and Design: Lead the system architecture, conduct design reviews, and define the long-term roadmap to ensure scalability and resilience.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide engineers, while being hands-on in managing projects, driving sprints, and setting OKRs.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and business teams to innovate and deliver new products.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and facilitate team growth.
• Project Oversight: Monitor the progress of various projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Reporting: Regularly update stakeholders on project status through meetings and reports.

What you will need

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in the industry, with a proven track record in building large-scale distributed systems.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of distributed systems, with experience in B2C products and large-scale systems.
• Leadership Potential: At least 6 months of experience in managing/leading software development teams direclty or indirectly.
• Execution Skills: Proficient in driving sprints, setting and managing OKRs, and ensuring project delivery.

About us

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.

We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.

Know more about Meesho here : [https://www.meesho.io/>