As Engineering Manager, you will manage a cross-functional team of engineers implementing the content strategy for Booking.com, leading the transition of these foundations into an AI-native model where copy agents generate copy and translations at design and code time, QA runs continuously, and changes ship and are tested across markets at once, cutting time-to-market and cost. You will own the guardrails that keep this trustworthy, including governance and compliance, accuracy, brand consistency, and robust evaluation of agent output. Success depends on aligning a complex set of stakeholders, from UX writers, designers, product, and engineering to localization, experimentation, legal, and senior leadership.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties
As a Software Engineering Manager you are responsible for managing a team of engineers and working closely with product and tech stakeholders across the track and area to ensure timely and quality delivery of the roadmap.
Significant aspects of the job include:
Inspire and develop individuals by helping create personal development plans,



leveraging learning resources, and offering stretch opportunities for growth.
Manage performance effectively by setting and reviewing clear objectives and KPIs, providing timely feedback, and collaborating closely with HR counterparts when needed.
Ensure delivery through ownership by being proactive, collaborating with peers and stakeholders, tracking roadmap progress, and resolving or escalating blockers.
Manage team stakeholders by clearly and regularly reporting progress and blockers to ensure transparency and alignment.
Support recruitment and planning by participating in headcount planning and involving your team in hiring processes.
Coach and mentor colleagues across levels by sharing your experience, knowledge, and approaches to work to improve overall performance.
Own systems end to end by monitoring application health and performance, setting and responding to relevant metrics, and guid

📌 Engineering Manager (India)
🏢 Booking Holdings
📍 India