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Senior Software Engineering Manager
full-timeBengaluru

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Location

Bengaluru

Type

full-time

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About this role

Summary

Join Guidewire’s Product Development and Operations (PDO) team in Bangalore, where we deliver operational excellence and transformative innovation for the world’s leading P&C insurance software. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and a culture that values curiosity and responsible innovation. We focus on building secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based solutions, leveraging AI and data platforms to drive measurable value for our customers.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team to architect, design, and deliver next-generation SaaS products. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of insurance technology, drive strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation. We are seeking a leader with proven experience in managing large teams, cloud product development, and a passion for AI-driven transformation.

Job Description

What you’ll do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 18–20 engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

  • Drive the design, architecture, and delivery of cloud-based SaaS products, ensuring operational excellence and security.

  • Conduct regular design and architecture reviews, contributing hands-on expertise and strategic direction.

  • Champion the adoption of AI and data-driven practices, embedding GenAI and automation into daily operations and product offerings.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that address evolving customer needs and support Guidewire’s mission.

  • Manage project priorities, resource allocation, and team performance to achieve measurable outcomes.

  • Support the launch of new product categories and international expansion initiatives.

  • At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.
     

What you’ll bring

Required

  • 15+ years of Software Development Experience especially in SaaS and/or PaaS

  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing engineering teams, preferably in SaaS or cloud-based product organizations.

  • Proven track record of leading teams of 15+ engineers, with strong people management and mentoring skills.

  • Strong programming experience in Java, Go, Python or any high level languages

  • Proficiency in public cloud technologies (AWS preferably), Containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and DevOps practices

  • Solid understanding of system design principles, distributed systems and architecture

  • Strong ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Experience with AI/ML tools and integrating AI into product development.

  • Background in insurance technology or enterprise SaaS platforms.

Your Impact

We believe in clarity and setting you up for success. In your first six months, you’ll build strong relationships with your team, lead critical design and architecture reviews, and deliver key milestones for cloud-based product releases. Your leadership will drive the adoption of AI and cloud technologies, directly supporting Guidewire’s goals of operational excellence and transformative innovation. Over time, your influence will extend across teams, shaping the future of our products and the broader insurance technology landscape.

About Guidewire

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540+ insurers in 40 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.

As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record with 1600+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry. Our Marketplace provides hundreds of applications that accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on Twitter: @Guidewire_PandC.

Guidewire Software, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace, and believe that a diversity of perspectives, abilities, and cultures is a key to our success. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. All offers are contingent upon passing a criminal history and other background checks where it's applicable to the position.

Other facts

Tech stack
Software Development,SaaS,PaaS,Team Management,Cloud Technologies,Containerization,Kubernetes,CI/CD,DevOps,System Design,Distributed Systems,Java,Go,Python,AI,Machine Learning

About Guidewire Software

ISCS is now part of Guidewire Software. Follow Guidewire for details: https://bit.ly/2YkpWy3

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Insurance
Founding Year: 1994

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of 18–20 engineers to design and deliver cloud-based SaaS products. Drive the adoption of AI and data-driven practices while managing project priorities and team performance.

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What does a Senior Software Engineering Manager do at Guidewire Software?

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Guidewire Software, you will: lead and mentor a team of 18–20 engineers to design and deliver cloud-based SaaS products. Drive the adoption of AI and data-driven practices while managing project priorities and team performance..

Why join Guidewire Software as a Senior Software Engineering Manager?

Guidewire Software is a leading Insurance company.

Is the Senior Software Engineering Manager position at Guidewire Software remote?

The Senior Software Engineering Manager position at Guidewire Software is based in Bengaluru, India. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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