Engineering Manager

About Enterpret

Enterpret is at the forefront of AI-native applications, unlocking the power of customer feedback for businesses. We centralize feedback from various sources, providing actionable insights to drive customer-centric decisions. Our customers include leading companies like Canva, Descript, and Notion. Backed by top-tier investors like Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia India, we are committed to transforming how businesses understand and act on customer feedback.

Read more about our team, core values, and operating principles - here.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manger to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of 8 (and growing) Individual Contributors (ICs) on Backend Engineering team, working across our product. You will optimize our spend on SaaS platforms, drive excellence in backend development, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure that our engineering initiatives align with Enterpret's strategic objectives.

Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership and Development

• Build and Scale the Backend Engineering Team
  • Recruit, onboard, and mentor backend engineers.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• People Management
  • Manage a team of backend ICs, providing guidance and support.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentorship and Talent Development
  • Identify and nurture talent within the team.
  • Encourage skill development and career progression for team members.

Managing and Optimizing Spend

• SaaS Spend Management
  • Oversee and optimize the company's spend on SaaS platforms and services like OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Snowflake.
  • Evaluate and implement cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.
• Vendor Management
  • Manage relationships with SaaS vendors.
  • Negotiate contracts and ensure alignment with company needs and budgets.
• Cost Optimization Strategies
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs through consolidation or alternative solutions.
  • Implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track SaaS usage and expenses.

Scale Culture

• Scale culture aligned with Enterpret’s core values and operating principles.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture that values collaboration and open communication.
• Mediate conflicts effectively, ensuring healthy team dynamics and project progress.

Collaboration and Communication

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Product, Design, and Frontend teams to align backend engineering efforts with company objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Present technical ideas and concepts in a clear and accessible manner.

Strategic Planning

• Identify and Address Gaps
  • Regularly assess backend team capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
  • Develop strategies to address weaknesses and optimize team performance.
• Adaptability and Growth
  • Encourage the team to embrace change and drive innovation in backend technologies.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging backend technologies.

About You

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years in software engineering roles with at least 3 years in leadership positions.
  • Proven experience in building and scaling backend engineering teams, preferably in a startup environment.
  • Experience with seed/Series A/B startups or being a founder/co-founder is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong background in backend development and system architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with backend technologies and frameworks.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire backend engineers.
  • Experience in managing backend ICs and driving technical excellence.
• SaaS Spend Optimization Competence:
  • Experience in managing and optimizing spend on SaaS platforms.
  • Ability to evaluate and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Strategic Thinker:
  • Ability to align backend technical initiatives with business goals.
  • Proficient in strategic planning and execution for backend projects.
• Excellent Communicator:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solver:
  • Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges.
  • Skillful in decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Adaptable:
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Open to embracing new ideas and backend technologies.

Benefits and Perks

• Autonomy and Ownership: Influence and shape the future of an early-stage startup.
• Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive salary and early-stage startup equity.
• Cab to-fro office, food at office: Enterpret sponsors travel to and fro office, and food at office so that you can just focus on doing your best work.