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.