Software Development Snr Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Software Development to lead and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on building agentic AI solutions that make developers 10x more productive . In this role, you will define the engineering vision for a new Agentic AI initiative, drive execution strategy, and ensure operational excellence across large-scale software programs. You will also foster a strong engineering culture grounded in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with product management, architecture, cloud operations, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions for enterprise-scale applications and developer platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in software engineering leadership, distributed systems, platform development, and Agile delivery, along with a passion for mentoring teams and building scalable engineering processes. This is an opportunity to lead strategic platform engineering efforts within a global organization, influence key technical and organizational decisions, and help shape the future of next-generation agentic AI, software development, and cloud technologies. Responsibilities - Partner with organizational leaders to shape Agentic AI product direction . - Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 10 software engineers in the OCI India Development Center. - Drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, reliable software services and frameworks. - Establish engineering best practices and promote a culture of quality, accountability, and operational excellence. - Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, architects, cloud operations, and security teams to define and execute technical strategy. - Balance speed, quality, and innovation through iterative, incremental delivery practices. - Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on architecture, scalability, performance, and reliability. - Manage project priorities, resource planning, execution timelines, and stakeholder communication. - Build an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture focused on continuous learning and career growth. - Drive operational excellence by proactively identifying risks, improving processes, and ensuring system reliability at scale. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, and 8+ years of technical engineering experience with coding in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python; or equivalent practical experience. - 4+ years of engineering management experience. - Experience designing or integrating AI/ML-powered features into production systems. - Proven ability to define and execute technical strategy for a team, aligning engineering efforts with product goals and organizational priorities. - Experience leading teams through complex technical and organizational challenges, including cross-team collaboration and dependency management. - Strong technical foundation, with the ability to guide architectural decisions, evaluate system tradeoffs, and maintain high standards of software quality. - Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations in high-growth or ambiguous environments. Career Level - M3