Software Engineering Manager (Platform Engineering)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Manager (Platform Engineering): Leading the Automation and Platform Excellence (APEX) team to build and scale mission-critical infrastructure with an accent on distributed systems, reliability, and developer productivity. Focus on mentoring high-performing engineering teams, driving technical strategy, and ensuring architectural excellence across the organization.

Location: Must be based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global is Southeast Asia's leading superapp, providing food delivery, financial services, and transportation solutions to empower the local community.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to define product roadmaps and success metrics.
• Drive engineering strategy with a focus on testability, availability, security, and code quality.
• Conduct code and design reviews to maintain high development standards.
• Attract, recruit, and retain top-tier engineering talent while developing career growth paths.
• Translate complex technical concepts for executive stakeholders and business partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years of direct people management experience
• Advanced expertise in distributed systems, high availability, and performance optimization
• Proven ability to build and scale complex engineering organizations
• Experience managing mission-critical systems using modern development practices
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and term life insurance coverage.
• hirify.globalFlex benefits package tailored to individual needs.
• Flexible work arrangements including differentiated hours.
• Parental, birthday, and volunteering leave policies.
• Confidential hirify.globalber Assistance Programme for personal support.