Engineering Manager

Job Description

Role: Engineering Manager - Data Engineering

Location: Bengaluru

What you’ll do

We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

As an Engineering Manager - Data Engineering, you will lead a team of data engineers responsible for designing, building, and scaling MiQ's data platform. You will enable analytics, AI, and product teams through reliable, governed, and performant data systems. You will work closely with Data Scientists and Software Engineers to ensure data availability, consistency, and scalability across all business domains.

Key Responsibilities

Data Platform Ownership

Own the architecture and roadmap for MiQ's Data Engineering ecosystem - ingestion, transformation, and modeling layers.

Lead the modernization of MiQ's big data stack (Spark, Databricks, AWS, OLAP/StarTree) for scalability and governance.

Drive adoption of modular data models, versioned schemas, and lineage frameworks.

Partner with Product, Analytics, Data Science, and Software Engineering teams to design scalable data solutions.

Delivery & Execution

Manage multiple data engineering workstreams aligned with business priorities.

Establish SLAs, delivery processes, and DevOps best practices for data quality and reliability.

Implement structured RCA, retrospectives, and continuous improvement processes.

Data Governance & Cost Efficiency

Partner with Platform, Security, and Architecture teams to embed data governance and FinOps principles.

Define and enforce lineage tracking, access control, and cost optimization across workloads.

People Leadership

Lead and mentor data engineers; define growth paths and technical direction.

Foster a culture of accountability, experimentation, and continuous learning.

Innovation & GenAI Adoption (Good to Have)

Explore AI/GenAI tools for automation, optimization, and data documentation.

Pilot AI-driven solutions that enhance pipeline efficiency and data observability

What you’ll bring

• Experience: 8+ years of total experience in Data Engineering, with at least 2+ years of people management or technical leadership in distributed data environments.

• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on background in Spark, Databricks, AWS (S3, Glue, Redshift, EC2), and modern ETL/ELT frameworks.

• Architecture & Design: Proven experience in data modeling, data lakehouse architecture, and designing scalable, modular data pipelines for performance and maintainability.

• Data Governance & Quality: Deep understanding of data lineage, schema management, validation frameworks, and governance standards (GDPR, SOC2, ISO).

• Cloud & FinOps: Experience in cloud infrastructure optimization, cost management, and automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.

• Leadership & People Development: Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and grow high-performing engineering teams. Skilled at setting goals, measuring outcomes, and fostering psychological safety.

• Delivery Excellence: Track record of delivering complex data projects with clear SLAs, documentation, and quality assurance across multiple stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience partnering with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to align technical solutions with business objectives.

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ. If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

What impact will you create?

In the Engineering Manager - Data Engineering role, you will:

• Elevate MiQ’s Data Maturity: Build and scale a robust, governed, and high-performing data platform that becomes the foundation for analytics, AI, and product innovation across MiQ.

• Empower Data-Driven Decision Making: Enable faster, more reliable insights by ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for analysts, scientists, and business teams.

• Strengthen Technical Excellence: Raise the engineering bar through strong architectural practices, automation, observability, and continuous improvement in data delivery.

• Drive Organizational Growth: Mentor and grow future leaders within the data engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and ownership.

• Optimize for Scale and Efficiency: Deliver measurable improvements in cost efficiency, system reliability, and time-to-insight through effective cloud and data infrastructure management.

What’s in it for you?

Our Center of Excellence is the very heart of MiQ, and it’s where the magic happens. It means everything you do and everything you create will have a huge impact across our entire global business.

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work.

Values

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of theworld. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspireus to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embracedby everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

• We do what we love - Passion

• We figure it out - Determination

• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility

• We always unite - Unite

• We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Benefits

Every region and office have specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

• A hybrid work environment New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training

• Internal and global mobility opportunities

• Competitive healthcare benefits

• Bonus and performance incentives

• Generous annual PTO paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledgeholidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives.

• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions,drive action, and support our communities.

Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer