Engineering Manager

Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world's best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection against malicious open source, the only enterprise grade SBOM management and the leading open source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, quality, and innovative software at scale.

As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central, the world's largest repository of Java open-source software, we are software pioneers and our open source expertise is unmatched. We empower innovation with an unparalleled commitment to build faster, safer software and harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development.

More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains.

At Sonatype, we believe great engineering managers are also great engineers. This role is ideal for those who want to lead through technical expertise, architectural vision, and team development—while staying hands-on with design, code, and delivery.

This is a hybrid role based in our Hyderabad office, perfect for engineering leaders who want to contribute technically while managing high-performing teams that build secure, scalable software.

About The Role
As an Engineering Manager, you will divide your time between hands-on technical work and team leadership. You'll write and review production code, drive system design and architectural discussions, and mentor engineers through complex technical challenges. At the same time, you will guide your team's growth, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and help shape our product direction. This role requires someone who can think strategically, execute effectively, and stay close to the code.

What You'll Do

• Lead a high-impact engineering teams building secure, performant, and user-friendly features.
• Write and review production code across frontend (React/TypeScript) and backend (Java/Kotlin) systems.
• Guide technical design and architecture for complex systems and user-facing features.
• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to define and deliver on product roadmaps.
• Help shape and uphold best practices in code quality, testing, security, and system performance.
• Mentor engineers through design discussions, code reviews, and technical guidance.
• Recruit, retain, and grow top engineering talent while fostering a culture of collaboration and ownership.

Who You Are

• A technical leader who enjoys solving hard problems and contributing directly to engineering outcomes.
• Experienced in building scalable, modern web applications using Java/Kotlin and React/TypeScript.
• Committed to mentoring engineers and helping them grow through hands-on leadership.
• A strong partner to Product and UX, capable of translating business goals into technical strategy.
• Collaborative and grounded, with a preference for in-person interaction and real-time discussion.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in full stack software development, including user-facing product work.
• 1+ year of experience as an Engineering Manager or Technical Lead, with continued technical contribution.
• Proficiency in Java/Kotlin and JavaScript/TypeScript, including architecture and implementation.
• Experience with API design, frontend/backend integration, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to influence team direction and mentor others through technical excellence.
• Fluency in the English language - spoken and written

Preferred Skills

• Experience in building scalable, modern web applications using Java/Kotlin and React/TypeScript.
• Strong partnership skills with Product and UX, capable of translating business goals into technical strategy.
• Collaborative and grounded, with a preference for in-person interaction and real-time discussion.

Why Join Sonatype

• Impactful Work: Shape the future of secure software development.
• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies and a passionate team.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership and technical advancement.
• Join us at Sonatype India and be part of a mission-driven company revolutionizing software supply chain security

Things that we are proud of

• 2023 Forrester Leader in SCA
• 1 ranked SCA
  
• 2022 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leader Award: Sonatype earned Frost & Sullivan's 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in Development and Operations (DevOps) Security.
• NVTC 2022 Cyber Company of the Year: Sonatype was named Commercial Cyber Company of the Year and a Capital Cyber Award-winner by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
• 2022 Annual Peer Award: Sonatype's Nexus Lifecycle won a PeerSpot Silver Peer Award as a leading Enterprise Technology solution in the Software Composition Analysis category.
• 2022 Best in Biz Award: Sonatype CEO Wayne Jackson was recognized as a Silver Winner in the Best in Biz Awards' Executive of the Year category.
• Tech Ascension Awards: Sonatype was named the Best DevOps Security Solution for Nexus Lifecycle and Nexus Firewall (Software Composition Analysis).
• BuiltIn Best Places to Work: Sonatype was named to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list and Washington DC Best Midsize Places to Work list.
• Company Wellness Week - We shut down company operations for a week to enable all employees to spend time pursuing personal growth and enjoying much needed and deserved rest.
• Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups
• Parental Leave Policy
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.