Manager - Portfolio Engineering, Survey CoE, PEG Alpha
IT / Software Development & Related
Job Description
Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm that helps the worlds most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 offices in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as BCN (Bain Capability Network) with its nodes across various geographies. BCN is an integral and largest unit of (ECD) Expert Client Delivery. ECD plays a critical role as it adds value to Bains case teams globally by supporting them with analytics and research solutioning across all industries, specific domains for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence or Bain intellectual property. The BCN comprises of Consulting Services, Knowledge Services and Shared Services.
Who You Will Work With
BCN Private Equity Group CoE at Bain & Company provides specialized support to global teams across the private equity value chain, enabling clients to make key investment decisions. Our expertise lies in addressing critical diligence questions through a range of products such as survey analytics, digital diagnostic, workforce analytics and disruption assessment. Our teams work in a fast-paced environment delivering consistent and impactful results at scale. In the last decade, we have witnessed an exponential growth, reaching >250 members today from 10 members in 2013. We operate from 3 locations – 2 in India and 1 in Poland, and operate across all 3 regions (EMEA, Americas and APAC). BCN PEG provides an opportunity to solve challenging business problems in a dynamic set-up working closely with global Bain teams, acting as a thought-partner with daily deliverables.
What Youll Do
As the Engineering Lead for the Survey CoE portfolio, you will own end-to-end engineering across the full Survey product suite — accountable for technology direction, quality, speed, reliability, security, and scalability across all products.
- Own full-stack architecture and engineering outcomes across the Survey product suite, driving convergence toward common infrastructure, shared components, and consistent engineering practices
- Set technical direction for the portfolio and work closely with individual product engineering leads — providing direction, reviewing architecture decisions, and resolving cross-product dependencies
- Drive shared platform capabilities across products — authentication, hosting, CI/CD, observability, security scanning, API standards, shared data layers and cross-product integrations
- Own security and data governance posture across the portfolio — access control, data sharing, compliance, and responsible AI use
- Stay hands-on in critical areas — shared components, APIs, production data and ML pipelines, asynchronous processing, and performance-sensitive infrastructure
- Shape the AI/LLM architecture across Survey products — RAG, semantic search, copilots, agents, LLMOps, evaluation and monitoring
- Translate product and business needs into technical roadmaps, proactively surfacing risks and trade-offs to stakeholders
- Build engineering capability across teams — mentoring leads and developers, conducting code and architecture reviews, supporting technical hiring
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- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience on web/cloud applications with demonstrated growth into platform or architecture-level scope
- 4+ years in a Staff/Principal Engineer, Architect, or platform-lead role — setting technical direction across multiple teams or products
- Formal people management not required but must have a proven track record of driving technical alignment across teams
Skills
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About Company
Bain & Company India Careers 2025
Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm known for its deep client partnerships, results-driven approach, and collaborative culture. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Boston, Bain entered the India market in 2006, with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. It serves clients across private equity, consumer products, technology, financial services, and healthcare. Bain India is led by Karan Singh, and is widely regarded for its entrepreneurial culture, flat hierarchy, and impact-oriented case work.
Business Model – Bain operates as a project-based B2B advisory firm, delivering high-impact strategic consulting to CXOs, boards, and investors. Its revenue model is built on fee-based engagements across strategy, performance improvement, digital transformation, and due diligence. Bain differentiates itself through its Results Delivery® methodology, which ensures that recommendations are implemented, not just presented. The firm also runs Vector, its internal digital innovation engine, and the Bain Capability Network (BCN), which supports global teams from India.
Recent Wins & Recognition –
- In 2025, Bain India co-published the India Venture Capital Report 2025, highlighting a 1.4x rebound in VC funding to $13.7B and the rise of generative AI investments across SaaS and fintech. (https://www.bain.com/insights/india-venture-capital-report-2025/)
- Bain advised on multiple quick commerce and consumer tech megadeals, including Zepto and Lenskart, helping shape India’s evolving B2C landscape. (https://www.bain.com/insights/india-private-equity-report-2024/)
- The firm’s Global M&A Report 2025 spotlighted how AI-driven deal sourcing and ESG filters are transforming investment strategies. (https://www.bain.com/insights/global-ma-report-2024/)
- Bain India also expanded its BCN footprint, integrating advanced analytics and sustainability diagnostics into global case teams. (https://www.bain.com/about/global-offices/bain-capability-network/)
Culture & Values – Bain’s core values include client results, one-team collaboration, diversity, and integrity. The firm is known for its supportive work environment, global staffing model, and strong mentorship culture. Bain India actively promotes DEI, runs pro bono consulting for NGOs, and offers flexible career paths through programs like ExperienceBain and True North Sabbaticals.
Client-Facing Domains
Strategy Consulting
What it is – Bain’s flagship offering, focused on solving complex strategic problems for CXOs and boards. India-based roles include:
- Corporate Strategy – Growth, market entry, pricing, and competitive positioning.
- Business Transformation – Turnaround, cost optimization, and operating model redesign.
- Customer Strategy – Loyalty, segmentation, and go-to-market planning.
Private Equity & M&A
What it is – Bain is the global leader in PE consulting, advising on 60%+ of major buyouts worldwide. India-based roles include:
- Commercial Due Diligence – Pre-deal market and competitor analysis.
- Post-Acquisition Strategy – Value creation plans and synergy realization.
- Exit Planning – Strategic reviews and IPO readiness.
Digital & Innovation (Vector)
What it is – Bain’s tech-forward practice combining strategy with digital tools, AI, and design. India-based roles include:
- Digital Transformation – Tech-enabled business model shifts.
- Advanced Analytics – Predictive modeling, machine learning, and data strategy.
- Innovation & Design – Product strategy, UX, and agile delivery.
Bain Capability Network (BCN)
What it is – Bain’s global support hub based in India, powering case teams with research, analytics, and diagnostics. India-based roles include:
- Industry & Competitor Research – Market sizing, benchmarking, and trend analysis.
- Data & Analytics – Excel modeling, Tableau dashboards, and KPI tracking.
- Sustainability & ESG Diagnostics – Carbon footprint analysis and ESG scoring.
Internal Services
What it is – Bain’s enabling functions that support global operations and talent. India-based roles include:
- Talent & HR – Recruiting, onboarding, and career development.
- IT & Knowledge Management – Tech support, database access, and IP protection.
- Finance & Operations – Budgeting, vendor management, and compliance.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
21 Nov 26, 06:09 PM IST
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