Engineering Manager- Data Job in Meesho

Engineering Manager Data

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka | Department: Tech

About the Team

At Meesho, we power millions of orders daily with zero downtime thanks to our cutting-edge data and backend systems. Our engineering culture is built on speed, ownership, and a growth mindset. We embrace failures as learning opportunities and foster a 'Founder s Mindset' across all engineering teams.

We're passionate technologists, team players, and storytellers just as comfortable building robust data platforms as we are bonding over books, games, or chai. If you're ready to lead a team building high-impact, real-time data systems that touch millions of users, come join us.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager Data to lead our data engineering initiatives. You ll be responsible for building scalable data platforms, managing distributed systems, and ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and real-time analytics capabilities. This role combines technical depth, strategic thinking, and team leadership to build next-gen data systems powering Meesho s mission.

What You Will Do

• Design and allocate technical tasks based on Meesho s data engineering standards and architecture.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers; conduct regular performance reviews and provide growth feedback.
• Oversee development of scalable, distributed data systems across streaming and batch pipelines.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Sales teams to create innovative data-driven products and features.
• Monitor project progress, drive sprint planning, and report on key metrics using OKRs.
• Promote engineering best practices, data quality standards, and cloud-native development.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of overall experience, with 4+ years managing software/data engineering teams.
• Hands-on expertise in Java, Python, or Go and multithreading.
• Experience with distributed data systems, including Apache Spark, Kafka, and streaming architectures.
• Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and containerized deployments.
• Experience in data modeling, pipeline architecture, and data quality frameworks.
• Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau, Metabase, or Superset.
• Good to have: Knowledge of Trino, Flink, Presto, Druid, Pinot, and real-time analytics platforms.
• Strong project and stakeholder management; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

About Us

Meesho is India s fastest-growing e-commerce platform on a mission to democratize internet commerce for every Indian. With 1.75M+ sellers and millions of active customers, we offer zero commission, the lowest shipping costs, and unparalleled reach across every serviceable pincode in India.

We're building Meesho to be Meri Shop for the next billion users empowering small businesses and first-time entrepreneurs to sell and thrive online.

Our Culture & Total Rewards

Our culture is rooted in impact, innovation, and inclusivity. Guided by 11 core principles or "Mantras", we empower our teams to think big, move fast, and grow constantly. Daily rituals like Reflections and Listen or Die ensure everyone has a voice and a growth path.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation including salary, performance bonuses, and equity.
• Wellness & Insurance via our MeeCare program, with extensive coverage for employees and families, plus mental health and wellness initiatives.
• Work-Life Balance with flexible work hours, generous leave policies, and parental support.
• Learning & Development with courses, mentorship, and career mobility through our Internal Mobility Program.
• Perks & Benefits including salary advances, relocation support, recreational discounts, and employee gifts.

Join us to lead the data transformation at Meesho and help shape the future of commerce for India s next billion users. Apply now to make your mark!