Engineering Manager — Live Commerce Platform

About The Platform

The live commerce engineering group builds and operates a sophisticated technology platform designed to support real-time digital experiences. The system integrates low-latency video streaming, interactive chat, secure commerce actions, and advanced data analytics to enable dynamic interactions between buyers and sellers. Engineering teams within this environment focus on creating scalable, resilient infrastructure that can handle large spikes in traffic while maintaining excellent performance and reliability across global markets.

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager will lead a cross-functional team of software engineers responsible for building full-stack solutions across both backend and frontend systems. This leader will guide the team’s technical direction, ensure high-quality software delivery, and cultivate a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional growth. In addition to managing day-to-day engineering execution, this role requires close partnership with product management, analytics teams, and business stakeholders to translate ideas into scalable technical solutions that enhance the live commerce experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers working across frontend and backend systems.
  • Provide coaching, career development guidance, and continuous feedback to support individual growth and long-term team success.
• Culture & Team Health
  • Build and sustain a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing team environment.
  • Promote transparency, accountability, and a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Engineering Delivery Ownership
  • Oversee the successful delivery of software projects by ensuring strong execution, clear priorities, and operational discipline.
  • Guide teams to consistently deliver reliable, high‑quality solutions.
• Product Collaboration & Planning
  • Partner with product managers and stakeholders to define priorities, manage the product backlog, and ensure engineering efforts align with strategic goals and customer impact.
• Cross‑Team Collaboration
  • Work closely with engineering teams, product leaders, analysts, and business partners to design and scale innovative commerce experiences that support live shopping and real‑time interactions.
• Technical Strategy & Architecture
  • Define and communicate the technical vision for the team.
  • Promote sound architectural decisions, scalable system design, and engineering practices that support long‑term platform growth.
• Complex Problem Solving
  • Guide engineers in addressing challenging technical issues related to distributed systems, scalability, performance optimization, and production reliability.
• Balancing Delivery & Long‑Term Strategy
  • Ensure near‑term product delivery while also planning for long‑term technical evolution, managing technical debt, and investing in sustainable architecture.
• Organizational Collaboration
  • Work closely with peer engineering managers, senior technical leaders, and cross‑functional teams to align on shared priorities and drive organization‑wide engineering initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition & Team Growth
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning to build a strong, diverse engineering organization capable of supporting continued platform expansion.

Required Qualifications

Professional Experience

• Approximately 10 or more years of experience in software engineering roles, including several years leading engineering teams or managing technical staff.

Engineering Leadership

• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring small to mid‑sized engineering teams while fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.

Distributed Systems Expertise

• Strong technical background building and operating large‑scale distributed systems designed for high availability, reliability, and scalability.

Delivery & Execution

• Proven ability to drive consistent delivery of complex technical projects while maintaining high standards for performance, quality, and operational excellence.

Agile Development Practices

• Experience working within Agile or Scrum‑based development environments, including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and continuous process improvement.

Communication & Influence

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts, align cross‑functional stakeholders, and influence decision‑making at multiple organizational levels.

Product & Business Awareness

• Strong understanding of how engineering solutions support business goals and customer experiences within large‑scale consumer platforms.

Adaptability

• Ability to quickly understand new technologies and guide teams through evolving technical challenges in fast‑paced product environments.

What Makes a Strong Candidate

• Passion for leading engineers and helping teams achieve their full potential.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical awareness.
• Commitment to building reliable, scalable systems that support millions of users.
• A mindset focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About Andiamo

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