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Engineering Manager

Lead and mentor engineers while driving technical direction and fostering a high-ownership culture in a fast-paced startup environment.

Location
Bangalore
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
lead
Type
full time

Posted by employer 6 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 5 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Lead and mentor engineers
  • Contribute to architectural discussions
  • Drive end-to-end execution
  • Maintain strong development velocity
  • Own pod-level metrics

Must have

  • 6–9 years of experience in software engineering
  • Proven track record of transitioning from individual contributor to people manager

Nice to have

  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments
  • Combines hands-on technical expertise with effective team leadership

Role intensity

10% coding — mostly leadership/strategy

Requirements

Experience
6–9 years

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity Wellness and team engagement programs Learning & development support

Joblaze summary

The Engineering Manager at Aspora leads and mentors a team of engineers, setting the technical direction while fostering a culture of ownership and growth. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical skills and leadership experience, with a focus on driving execution and maintaining high engineering standards. Ideal candidates have 6 to 9 years in software engineering and thrive in fast-paced startup environments. Aspora emphasizes collaboration across teams, making this position pivotal for aligning technical efforts with business goals.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 5 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Aspora's careers page September 21, 2026.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?
6–9 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Manager role.
What seniority level is this role?
Aspora targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Engineering Manager role at Aspora.

From the original posting

About Aspora

What You Will Do

  1. Team & Technical Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and support engineers while setting clear technical direction for the pod.

  • Build a high-ownership, growth-oriented culture through effective feedback, coaching, and collaboration.

  • Contribute to key architectural discussions, technical decisions, and hands-on problem-solving with senior engineers.

  1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Product to challenge requirements, drive clarity, and ensure alignment on priorities.

  • Partner with Support & Operations to understand customer issues and operational realities, feeding these insights into planning and improvements.

  • Communicate progress, risks, and decisions transparently with stakeholders and leadership.

  1. Execution, Delivery & Ownership

  • Drive end-to-end execution by planning, prioritising, and tracking engineering work.

  • Maintain strong development velocity by removing blockers and enabling smooth workflows.

  • Uphold high engineering standards and ensure the pod builds reliable, well-tested, and operationally sound systems.

  • Own pod-level metrics (e.g., latency, success rates, efficiency) and use data-driven insights to continuously refine execution and delivery.

Who You Are

  • 6–9 years of experience in software engineering.

  • Proven track record of transitioning from individual contributor to people manager.

  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.

  • Combines hands-on technical expertise with effective team leadership and mentorship.

  • You excel at making decisions that serve business goals while nurturing the development of your people.

  • We are language-agnostic and value strong engineering fundamentals over specific tech stacks.

Why Aspora?

  • Lead some of the most critical pods with direct impact on customer trust and business growth.

  • Blend hands-on engineering with leadership—ideal for someone who enjoys both building and shaping teams.

  • High ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to define engineering culture from the ground up.

  • Work in a fast-paced environment with sharp cross-functional partners and supportive leadership.

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity, aligned with experience, impact and market standards.

  • Learning & development support, including professional development budgets and learning stipends.

  • Wellness and team engagement programs to support work-life integration and collaboration.

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