[Hiring] Engineering Manager @GoDaddy

Role Description

Join Our Team...

At GoDaddy, we build and operate secure, large-scale software systems that power our global ecosystem. Our teams are driven to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions at scale.

We want an Engineering Manager in India with deep software development knowledge and a security focus. This role involves leading and mentoring engineers, driving project completion, and delivering secure, scalable microservices on AWS—while encouraging a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

What you'll get to do...

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-10 engineers through regular 1:1s, feedback, and career development
• Own end-to-end delivery of projects - planning, execution, risk management, and shipping with quality
• Partner with Product, Build, and collaborators to define priorities, scope, and trade-offs
• Drive engineering guidelines, code quality, and scalable system build
• Hire, onboard, and retain top engineering talent
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-trust team culture
• Track team metrics (velocity, quality, cycle time) and continuously improve processes
• Participate in build reviews and technical discussions - guide decisions without necessarily coding daily
• Handle blocking issues, remove blockers, and ensure operational stability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in an engineering management role
• Proven track record of building, growing, and retaining high-performing engineering teams
• Experience delivering complex projects end-to-end on time and with quality
• Strong technical foundation – able to participate in build reviews and guide architectural decisions
• Excellent communication skills - can communicate effectively with engineers, leadership, and cross-functional partners
• Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to manage performance, resolve conflicts, and have difficult conversations
• Ownership approach - takes accountability for outcomes and drives solutions

Requirements

• Experience scaling teams or building teams from scratch
• Background in building security platforms, SIEM, or threat intelligence systems
• Experience with ServiceNow integrations or workflows
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Prior experience managing remote or distributed teams

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Family-friendly benefits including parental leave