Engineering Manager

ENGINEERING MANAGER Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Engineering teams tackle complex technical challenges across a global, three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders and partners every day. From real-time logistics to resilient infrastructure and marketplace optimisation, we design, build and operate technology that powers Deliveroo’s growth at scale. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Hyderabad team. In this role, you’ll lead, build, and grow teams of world-class engineers, taking responsibility for their technical execution and impact through ambiguity as we scale. This role is based in our Hyderabad office with a hybrid setup, typically 3 days in the office. Get to know our Engineering team https://careers.deliveroo.co.uk/software-engineering-at-deliveroo/ — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING In this role, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers across various platforms. You will report to a Senior Engineering Manager or Engineering Director, helping to shape the future of our three-sided marketplace. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary team of Backend, iOS, Android, and Web engineers, fostering a diverse and high-achieving environment.
• Drive technical and product strategy by setting clear project goals, guiding implementation choices, and ensuring your team hits group-level metrics.
• Champion a learning culture through active mentorship, helping engineers and emerging leaders accelerate their careers.
• Scale our engineering practices by implementing processes and values that improve team efficiency and code quality.
• Maintain technical engagement by contributing to code reviews and technical design, ensuring the health and observability of your team's systems. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others:
• Significant experience in people management, with at least 2 years spent leading engineering teams through performance reviews and goal setting.
• A strong technical background as a Software Engineer, with a proven ability to build user-focused products at pace.
• Demonstrated success in team building, including hiring, onboarding, and supporting the personal growth of colleagues.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, managing both local and remote engineers to deliver high-impact projects.
• Experience collaborating across disciplines, working closely with Product, Design, and Operations to influence the broader roadmap. WHY JOIN US? At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters—solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: 🔧 Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day. 🌱 See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment. 🧠 Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support. 🌎 A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning. 💰 Share in the success you help create Competitive salary and equity options, so you’re rewarded for the impact you make. ➡️ Want a deeper look at how we build? Check out our Tech Blog https://deliveroo.engineering. We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Explore our Engineering Interview Guide here https://careers.deliveroo.co.uk/interview-guide-for-engineers/ to help you feel confident at each stage. OUR GLOBAL STRUCTURE Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!

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