Job Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Manager, Software Engineering to lead a software development team building modern, scalable systems at Hershey. This role is ideal for a manager who enjoys balancing people leadership with technical oversight, driving reliable delivery, and partnering closely with product and design.
As an Staff Software Development Engineer, you will be accountable for your team s execution, quality, and growth. You ll help engineers deliver high-quality software predictably, support their career development, and ensure strong engineering practices are consistently applied. You will work in a cooperative environment spanning multiple business domains such as supply chain, marketing, and consumer insights.
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Responsibilities
- Drive Team Execution You are responsible for ensuring predictable, high-quality delivery of features and services by your team. You facilitate agile ceremonies, help prioritize work, manage technical debt trade-offs, and remove impediments that slow progress.
You partner with engineers to maintain focus on outcomes while balancing speed, quality, and sustainability.
- Develop Engineering Talent You own the day-to-day people management responsibilities for individual contributors on your team. This includes regular 1:1s, actionable feedback, career development discussions, and performance reviews. You help engineers grow their technical and professional skills while aligning individual goals with team and organizational needs.
- Partner with Product and Design You collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to define scope, clarify requirements, and prioritize the backlog. You ensure the team understands the why behind the work and help translate product goals into feasible technical plans. This partnership enables the team to deliver customer- and business-focused solutions effectively.
- Maintain Technical Standards You ensure the team adheres to established engineering stand
📌 Manager , Software Engineering (Pune)
🏢 Hersheys
📍 Pune