Engineering Manager - Client Facing

About Locus

Battle-tested in 350+ deployments across 30+ countries, Locus is an agentic Transportation Management System for all-mile, all-channel, trusted by enterprises like Unilever, Nestlé, and Siam Makro.

The platform unifies coders, capacity, and carrier networks into one living plan, aligning planning, execution, and settlement so promises become proof. AI co-pilots with guardrails surface risk early and recommend the next best move to protect SLAs and reduce empty miles.

In 2025, Locus joined the Ingka Group (IKEA Retail) family, marking a major milestone in our journey. Backed by the scale and strength of IKEA, we continue to operate independently while accelerating our mission to make global supply chains faster, smarter, and more sustainable.

Our Journey and Impact

Since 2015, Locus has been on a mission to make logistics decision-making intelligent, sustainable, and real-world ready. Our platform has powered billions of deliveries across 30 + countries for global enterprises, driving measurable impact in cost savings, carbon reduction, and SLA performance. With the strength of the IKEA ecosystem behind us, we’re scaling that impact even further.

Our Global Footprint

Headquartered in Bangalore, with teams across the U.S., U.K., UAE, and Southeast Asia, Locus brings together 170 + engineers, designers, and problem-solvers united by a single goal: to reinvent how the world moves goods.

Traits We Value

We look for people who are:

• Global in mindset: curious about diverse markets and ideas.

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  Unrelenting in drive: energized by complex challenges.
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  Intelligent in approach: analytical, creative, and thoughtful.
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  Dynamic in execution: adaptive and decisive in fast-moving contexts.

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  Exact in craft: detail-oriented and committed to excellence.

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead and inspire a talented team of software engineers, driving innovation and excellence in product development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the future of our engineering organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a high-performing team of software engineers.

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  Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with organizational goals.
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  Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
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  Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features.
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  Implement and uphold Agile methodologies to optimize team performance and efficiency.
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  Conduct regular performance evaluations, fostering continuous professional growth within the team.
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  Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from initial conception through to deployment.
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  Manage budgets, resources, and capacity planning for engineering projects.
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  Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, ensuring the team is equipped with the latest industry trends.
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  Ensure adherence to best engineering practices, maintaining high coding standards.
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  Hands-on coding experience required – actively contribute to coding and technical design decisions.
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  Tech stack: Java, Spring, microservices, cloud technologies, and building large-scale systems.

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  Experience in collaborating directly with clients – ensuring client requirements are met and managing relationships effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
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  9+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a management role.
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  Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in software development.
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  Proven track record of successful project delivery and effective team leadership.
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  Expertise in Agile methodologies and project management tools.
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  In-depth experience with Java, Spring, microservices, and building large-scale systems.
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  Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
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  Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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  Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a knack for motivating teams.
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  Experience in budgeting and resource allocation.
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  Proven experience managing distributed teams (preferred).
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  Ability to quickly adapt to rapidly changing technologies and industry trends.