Engineering Manager

PakWheels.com is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager responsible for leading multiple squads through strong technical mentorship, strategic project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Drives engineering excellence, team development, and process optimization to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure technical excellence by guiding Squad Leads on scalable architecture, secure code, refactoring, infrastructure, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in critical technical processes like architecture reviews, design discussions, and tech debt management to maintain system integrity and scalability.
• Oversee delivery and execution by managing project timelines, resource allocation, and improving engineering velocity in alignment with OKRs.
• Mentor Squad Leads to develop both their technical and leadership capabilities, supporting performance reviews, feedback, and career growth.
• Foster a strong engineering culture of ownership, psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across squads.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, QA, DevOps, Data, and Design teams for seamless execution and impact.
• Support organizational planning by working with HR/Talent on hiring, team structure, and engineering-wide initiatives like onboarding and tech talks.
• Evolve engineering processes (Agile/Scrum/Kanban), lead retrospectives, and experiment with improvements for efficient and inclusive team operations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 9+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in technical leadership or engineering management roles
• Led multiple squads with experience mentoring Squad Leads and fostering high-performing teams, with a strong understanding of web & mobile development (Android & iOS)
• Strong knowledge of scalable architecture, clean code practices, and CI/CD implementation
• Skilled in agile and product-led development environments
• Excellent at communication, team development, and aligning tech execution with business needs
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and exposure to fast-paced tech or marketplace startups is a plus

At PakWheels, we take pride in fostering a dynamic and innovative workplace culture that values collaboration and growth. Since 2003, PakWheels.com has transformed the automobile industry in Pakistan, helping millions of Pakistanis buy, sell, and maintain their vehicles. By joining PakWheels, you'll be part of a mission to revolutionize the automobile landscape. Our environment thrives on creativity, teamwork, and forward-thinking ideas.