Senior Engineering Manager

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager / Associate Director BRAHMA AI Core Location: Bangalore - Hybrid Role Overview: The Development Manager will work in a matrix setup with Product Managers, AI Leads, Platform, and QA teams, leading through influence rather than direct reporting lines. The role calls for a technically proficient, AI-aware leader who enjoys exploring new technologies, shaping solutions, guiding execution, and participating in customer pursuits. You will help translate business needs into practical AI-enabled solutions that integrate seamlessly into PFTs platforms. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and guide cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI-powered capabilities integrated into the CLEAR platform. • Be hands-on in defining solution approaches, evaluating tools, and supporting technical execution. • Collaborate with AI/ML, Platform, and QA teams to ensure smooth delivery, automation, and efficient CI/CD integration. • Support customer pursuits by helping shape and present technical solutions aligned with business goals. • Explore and evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks to drive innovation and delivery efficiency. • Optimize AI workloads for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness on cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure). • Encourage best practices in development, documentation, and quality assurance across teams. • Foster collaboration and learning, ensuring alignment with business priorities and continuous improvement in delivery. Required Experience & Skills: • 15+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in technical leadership or delivery management. • Proven record of being hands-on in technology and guiding teams in AI/ML-driven product or platform development. • Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, LLMs, SLMs, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud-based ML pipelines. • Experience with Java , Springboot, microservices, APIs, DevOps/MLOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Mongo DB, etc. • Strong in Project Management, resource planning, allocation and release planning and management (experienced in Jira, Confluence, Feature Build and Release Pipelines) • Hands on cloud knowledge in AWS, Azure or GCP • Familiarity with media workflows such as video/audio processing, speech-to-text, computer vision, or metadata enrichment. • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; strong ability to collaborate in a matrix organization. • An attitude to ensure customer success at all costs. Nice to Have: • Experience in Media Supply Chain, Post-production, Sports, Broadcast, or OTT environments. • Familiarity with media workflow platforms. • Awareness of cloud cost optimization, and AI observability. • Contributions to open-source AI/ML or media processing frameworks. Education: • Bachelors / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • Advanced degree or certifications in AI/ML, Cloud, or Data Analytics or Data Engineering preferred.