Engineering Manager

Minimum Experience: 10 years
Job Location: Pune
Technical Skills Required:
Mandatory:
10+ years of experience in systems/software development, with at least 4+ years leading engineering teams.
Strong hands-on expertise in C++ (preferably modern C++11/14/17) for systems-level development.
Solid experience working on Linux-based high-performance servers or gateways.
Deep understanding and practical experience with:
-Networking internals (TCP/IP, sockets, epoll, load handling)
-HTTPS, TLS/SSL, mutual TLS (mTLS)
-DTLS, certificate handling, key exchange mechanisms
-Reverse proxying concepts; experience integrating or customizing Nginx.
Strong understanding of HTTP protocols, including:
-HTTP/1.1
-HTTP/2
-Experience or exposure to next-gen protocols like , QUIC preferred.
Experience building systems that handle large numbers of concurrent connections, optimizing performance, and reducing latency.
Hands-on experience writing secure code, secure memory handling, threat modelling and performing security code reviews.
Strong understanding of security concepts, including:
-Authentication/authorization flows
-Certificate lifecycle management
-Secure cryptographic practices
-OWASP, secure design principles
Experience in designing and reviewing scalable, fault-tolerant architectures for critical gateway products.
Good to Have:
Experience with reverse proxy development, Nginx internals, or load balancers.
Familiarity with VPN, ZTNA, remote access, or security gateway products.
Knowledge of container environments, microservices, and DevOps pipelines.
Exposure to protocol-level debugging using Wireshark, tcpdump, OpenSSL tools.
Job Specifications / Behavioural Attributes
Strong analytical and system-level thinking.
Proactive, hands-on problem solver with attention to detail.
Deep passion for performance, security, and low-level engineering.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to mentor engineers, raise technical quality, and enforce standards.
Solid decision-making capability under high-impact product scenarios.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Lead the engineering efforts for Accops HySecure, a Linux-based high-performance secure ZTNA gateway.
Manage and mentor a team of 6–7 C++ and networking engineers.
Drive the architecture and design for new features, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Perform deep technical reviews, including:
-Source code reviews
-Security reviews
-Performance optimization
Provide expert guidance on HTTPS, TLS/mTLS, DTLS, and emerging protocols (e.g., MASQUE/QUIC).
Lead the design and implementation of:
-High-performance server components
-Reverse proxies
-Connection handling layers
-Cryptographic flows
Ensure high code quality, proper documentation, and adherence to secure coding best practices.
Collaborate with Product Management to define roadmap, feature scope, and technical feasibility.
Troubleshoot complex issues related to performance, networking, and security.
Work closely with QA, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless delivery.
Drive continuous improvement in system performance, throughput, and security posture.
Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, collaboration, and high technical rigor.

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