Engineering manager for Connect AI at Hevo Data in Pune, leading development of scalable, reliable and secure platform systems.

This full-time Pune role was posted on 21 September 2026. The listing seeks an experienced engineering manager to lead development of highly scalable, reliable and secure platform systems, describing it as a rare opportunity to own foundational systems and solve complex engineering challenges. Requirements include 10+ years in backend or systems software development and 2+ years in a formal or informal engineering manager, senior EM or tech lead role in a fast-paced engineering environment.

About Hevo Data

Hevo Data is an Indian SaaS company whose no-code data pipeline platform moves, transforms and activates data in real time. Per its listings, it offers 150+ pre-built connectors and is used by more than 2,000 organisations, with compliance coverage including SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, DORA and HIPAA.

Hevo is based in Bengaluru and hires across engineering, platform, security and compliance roles, per its listings. Learn more on Hevo Data's website.

The role in plain terms

The Connect AI scope places this team at Hevo's AI product frontier - building the systems behind AI-driven data connectivity. The management bar is deliberately flexible (formal or informal leadership counts), which opens the door to strong tech leads making their first full management move. The 10+ years of backend/systems depth keeps the role technically credible for foundational-systems ownership.

The team and the work

Per the listing, the team's mission connects to Hevo's broader goal of changing how companies leverage data, and the role leads a team building platform foundations rather than feature increments.

What the employer asks for

These requirements are quoted from the employer's listing, kept in their exact words so eligibility details are not distorted:

10+ years of experience in backend or systems software development.
2+ years in a formal or informal Engineering Manager, Sr. Engineering Manager, or Tech Lead role in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Progression through senior IC roles like Tech Lead, Staﬀ, or Principal Engineer .
Strong experience with distributed systems, cloud-native architectures , and multi-tenant platforms.
Proven ability to drive cross-team collaboration with product, support, business, and program teams.
Demonstrated ability to drive accountability , set clear goals, and raise the performance bar for the team.
Expertise in system design, scalability, performance optimization, and cost control.
Proven track record of mentoring engineers , guiding architecture, and leading impactful initiatives.

Who this role suits

Backend/systems engineers with 10+ years and at least 2 years of leadership experience, formal or informal. Not for managers far removed from systems engineering, or engineers without any leadership track record.

Practical notes

For EM roles on foundational systems, expect architecture depth questions plus how you grow engineers and structure delivery. Tech leads should prepare examples of leadership without formal authority.

Working at Hevo Data

Engineering at Hevo centres on data pipeline infrastructure: connectors, streaming systems, and the AWS/GCP and Kubernetes platform underneath, per its listings.

How to apply

Apply directly on the employer's site: Engineering Manager (Connect AI) at Hevo Data. We found this listing on the Lever public postings feed (jobs.lever.co), where it was posted on 21 Sep 2026 and was still open when we checked on 30 Oct 2026. Before applying, re-read the employer's own description in full, since eligibility details, deadlines and process steps can change at any time and the employer's page is always the final word. Tailor your resume to the specific requirements above rather than sending a generic one: mirror the skills and tools the listing names where you genuinely have them. A short, specific note on why this team and this problem interest you goes further than a long generic cover letter. Never pay a fee to apply or interview; genuine employers, including this one, do not charge candidates.

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