Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location:

Bengaluru, KA

About The Role:

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team within our Content Operations domain, focused on rights management and digital asset management. You will manage a team of around six engineers and help them design, build, and operate services that are critical to how Condé Nast manages and distributes content.

This role is well suited for a technically strong manager who enjoys staying close to the work when it matters, can adapt to changing priorities, and is comfortable owning projects end to end, from early ideation through delivery and long-term operation. While this is not a day-to-day coding role, you should be comfortable diving into systems, designs, and code to unblock teams and guide technical decisions.

About The Team:

The Platform Engineering group builds the foundation behind Condé Nast’s digital products. Our systems support content planning, creation, delivery, and experimentation across brands and markets. We care deeply about reliability, performance, and developer experience, and we work closely with product, design, and data partners across the US, Europe, and India.

What You’ll Do:

Engineering & Architecture

• Guide architecture, design, and development of scalable backend services, APIs, and applications for rights and asset management

• Participate in design and code reviews, setting a high bar for quality

• Work with product and design partners to translate business requirements into reliable, maintainable systems

• Help evolve our infrastructure using AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker

• Drive thoughtful use of AI to address challenges in rights and asset management

Team Leadership:

• Manage and support a team of 4 to 8 engineers

• Help engineers grow their careers by coaching technical skills, identifying strengths and gaps, and providing clear feedback

• Foster a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

• Improve team processes to increase efficiency and time to market

• Partner closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet real needs

About You:

• 10+ years of experience building and operating production systems

• 2+ years of people management experience, leading teams of 3 to 8 engineers

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, CI/CD, and containerized environments (AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes)

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, with strong backend experience

• Experience designing and working with REST and GraphQL APIs

• Solid database experience with systems such as MongoDB and Postgres

• Comfortable leading projects across the full development lifecycle, from ideation to long-term ownership

• Strong communicator who works well in cross-functional and distributed teams

• Willingness to collaborate across time zones

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have:

• Experience with JavaScript and related frameworks (Node.js, Express, Hapi, React)

• Familiarity with front-end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

• Experience integrating with third-party and enterprise systems such as Airtable (including automations and scripting), Workday, and MuleSoft

Our Tech Stack:

• Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, Node.js, Python

• Data: MongoDB, Postgres, OpenSearch, Redis, Kafka

• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions

• APIs: REST, GraphQL, Apollo Federation, AWS AppSync

• Observability: Datadog, Splunk, OpenTelemetry

• Version Control: Git, GitHub

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.