Principal Manager, Tech (HCDev)

D. E. Shaw India · Hyderabad

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Last observed by our collector: 8 October 2026 at 11:19 pm IST. This is not a manual review or a confirmation from the employer.

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We are looking for an engineering manager to join our Human Capital Development (HC Dev) team based in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or Gurugram. HC Dev builds and operates the core platforms and data systems that support how the firm hires, assesses, develops, and retains its people. We are in the midst of a broader evolution of these platforms, spanning their data foundations and use of AI, creating significant opportunities to shape their architecture, technical direction, and future. In this role, you will lead an engineering team with ownership of its technical direction and delivery. You will work closely with other engineering managers and senior engineers across HC Dev, shape the roadmap in partnership with the business, drive architecture and engineering quality, and develop the engineers on your team. You will lead the design and delivery of web applications, data platforms, and supporting infrastructure, working closely with business stakeholders and product managers. You will set the technical direction for the systems your team owns, working with senior engineers and leads to drive architecture, key design decisions, and engineering quality. The team’s technology stack includes Java/Spring, React/TypeScript, SQL Server, and Python. You will manage a team of engineers, including senior engineers and leads, with responsibility for performance, career growth, and team effectiveness. You will shape the roadmap for your area with business leadership and product managers, and own planning, estimation, capacity planning, and scope management while navigating delivery risks, trade-offs, and escalations independently. You will remain close to design and development, guiding the team on engineering best practices and providing technical leadership on complex, high-impact problems. You will mentor engineers on both technology and domain aspects to support their growth and development.