Senior Software Engineering Manager, ACV Retail
Senior Software Engineering Manager, ACV Retail
Req #62295, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, PTK nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600041, IndiaJob Description
Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.Who we are:
ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capitalwithin its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.
ACV Auctions in Chennai, India are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As we expand our platform, we're offering a wide range of exciting opportunities across various roles in corporate, operations, and product and technology. Our global product and technology organization spans product management, engineering, data science, machine learning, DevOps and program leadership. What unites us is a deep sense of customer centricity, calm persistence in solving hard problems, and a shared passion for innovation. If you're looking to grow, lead, and contribute to something larger than yourself, we'd love to have you on this journey. Let's build something extraordinary together. Join us in shaping the future of automotive! At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and to support this we offer industry leading benefits and wellness programs.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead and scale our product engineering teams in ACV India within our ACV Retail program. You will be a strong people leader who drives execution, fosters cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Product, Operations, and business stakeholders, and delivers high-quality solutions predictably and sustainably.
In this role, you will build self-organizing teams, streamline engineering operations using modern delivery metrics (DORA, DevEx), manage career growth, and ensure the overall health and operational excellence of your teams.
What will you do:
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Manage one or more experienced software engineering teams by mentoring and nurturing team members through 1:1s, effectively evaluating and guiding individual performance.
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Cultivate elite engineering squads, promoting continuous growth, superior technical standards, and strong talent retention.
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Partner with Product Management, Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that achieve company goals.
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Lead and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, delivery metrics, and tooling across the department.
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Expand and strengthen our technology teams by recruiting elite talent and engaging externally with partners, conferences, universities, and open-source communities.
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Own technical debt prioritization, cloud infrastructure cost management, and overall quality standards for your teams.
What you should have:
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10+ years of experience in the software development field.
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5+ years leading engineering teams of 10+ people from both a functional and people management perspective.
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Demonstrated success leading teams responsible for business-critical applications, cloud-based architectures, and scalable services.
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Experience partnering effectively with Product Management, cross-functional stakeholders, and complex enterprise organization structures to unblock teams.
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Proven track record in managing execution, priorities, and delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.
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Hands-on familiarity with modern tech stacks: Domain-Driven Design, Python, Node, Vue, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Kafka, MySQL, and/or Postgres.
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Ability to track and proactively manage cloud operational expenses (OpEx) for running services.
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Our Values
Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling
At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.
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