Engineering Manager (Backend)

Engineering Manager

About Pocket FM

Pocket Entertainment is revolutionizing entertainment through immersive storytelling. With millions of users worldwide, we're building the future of entertainment — blending human creativity with cutting-edge AI.

With 100+ bn minutes streamed annually, 120 minutes of daily average listening time, and 6+ billion total audio plays on our platform, Pocket FM is on a mission to build the world's largest AI-powered audio streaming platform. Rapid growth in the US and India, with strong momentum in Europe and LATAM.

We offer ambitious goals, complex problem-solving, and full ownership over execution.

About the role :

As an Engineering Manager, you will spearhead the development of impactful technology solutions and oversee the growth and evolution of our engineering teams. Your leadership will drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment across teams, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing systems that meet customer needs.

This strategic role demands deep technical expertise, strong execution capabilities, and the ability to guide large, complex initiatives. You will build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and collaboration.

Your leadership will guide the long-term technical success of our products, ensuring they scale effectively while maintaining performance and reliability.

What We Expect From You :

• Team Leadership: Build and lead high-performing engineering teams, collaborating with Product, Design, and Leadership to transform ideas into quality products.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions, focusing on scalability and efficient transition from initial development to broader deployment across multiple products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Product, and Business teams to align on customer experiences and engineering frameworks, ensuring cohesive and impactful outcomes.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Promote a customer-first approach, empowering teams to take ownership and deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure operational stability and scalability as products evolve, maintaining high standards of performance and reliability.

Must Haves

Qualifications:

• B. Tech/B.E. in Computer Science or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant software development experience.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated expertise in backend systems engineering, with extensive experience in designing, building, and operating high-scale systems.
• Adept at leading from the front with a hands-on approach when necessary.
• Background in working within early-stage startups, with a demonstrated ability to build systems from scratch.
• Proficiency in Python or Golang.

Soft Skills & Traits:

• Expertise in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship.
• Skilled in strategic planning, effective delegation, and delivering impactful results.
• Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback, career development, and performance coaching.