At GoDaddy, we believe in doing work that matters - with people who care. Sudhir Miglani, a Senior Engineering Manager based in India, embodies that spirit every day through his leadership, technical depth, and passion for creating impact. We caught up with Sudhir to learn more about his journey, his team’s mission, and how he fosters a culture of innovation.
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey.
I am a Senior Engineering Manager at GoDaddy, leading teams dedicated to creating seamless experiences that empower entrepreneurs and small businesses.
My career journey began over a decade ago, providing me with the opportunity to work at both large tech companies, such as Microsoft and Adobe, and startups, including Paytm, Nearbuy, and GreyOrange Robotics.
I have had the privilege of working on Paytm's login pages during their early development, contributing to the creation of Adobe Campaign from the ground up, and playing a key role in building Microsoft Designer—an innovative Direct-to-Consumer product tailored to the Creator Economy—entirely from scratch. These experiences have given me valuable insight into tackling complex engineering challenges as well as understanding the scale at which exceptional products are developed.
What has always motivated me is finding solutions to real-world problems that have a meaningful impact—especially those that touch people’s lives in profound ways. This passion is what drew me to GoDaddy: its mission, its culture, and the incredible opportunity to empower everyday entrepreneurs.
What real-life problems does your team solve?
My team focuses on building and enhancing GoDaddy's Payments Reseller Platforms, with a mission to make it as easy as possible for our partners - resellers and merchants - to succeed.
We design seamless onboarding experiences, manage merchant underwriting, and provide access to capital solutions, all of which are critical for small entrepreneurs to get started and grow. By streamlining merchant onboarding and underwriting, we help entrepreneurs quickly and securely join our platform, removing barriers that might otherwise slow them down. Our capital solutions are designed to give small business owners the financial flexibility they need to invest in their growth, without getting bogged down by complex processes.
Ultimately, our goal is to create a unified, intuitive platform that allows entrepreneurs to focus on what they do best - running and growing their businesses - while we take care of the rest. It’s incredibly fulfilling to know that our work directly helps people chase their dreams and build their businesses.
What's the most challenging, yet rewarding thing you've worked on at GoDaddy?
Over the past eight months, my team and I have been on an ambitious journey to elevate both our technology and customer experience. One of our biggest technical challenges has been migrating our legacy codebase from Ember.js to React, while the site is live and serving our distributors. We’re approaching this migration iteratively, ensuring zero disruption to our business and customers. At the same time, we’re breaking down monolithic systems into microservices, enabling us to scale faster and deliver new features with greater agility.
From a customer perspective, we’re driving several impactful initiatives. We’re reimagining the merchant onboarding process to make it faster and more intuitive, integrating GoDaddy Capital to provide entrepreneurs with flexible funding options, and enhancing the distributor experience by delivering actionable insights that help our partners grow their revenue.
What makes these projects both challenging and exciting is the incredible cross-functional collaboration between product, design, and engineering. We move quickly, iterate constantly, and support each other every step of the way. Seeing our work translate into real value for millions of customers around the world is what truly fuels my passion and keeps me motivated every day.
How do you foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within your team?
It all starts with psychological safety—making sure everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas, taking risks, and learning from mistakes. I encourage fostering open communication, conducting regular retrospectives, and setting aside time for experimentation and skill development.
Taking ownership is key. When engineers feel accountable not just for their code, but for the overall outcomes, they are more likely to innovate and go above and beyond in their efforts.
I strive to create an environment where we’re not just solving tickets, but solving real problems.
What advice would you give to aspiring Software Developers looking to advance in their careers?
Be curious and stay hungry to learn. While technology evolves rapidly, what distinguishes exceptional developers is their mindset. Focus not only on writing code but also on understanding the “why” behind every project you undertake.
Seek out mentors, ask insightful questions, and embrace challenges that push you beyond your comfort zone. Remember, growth isn’t always about climbing the corporate ladder—it often lies in the breadth of your experience and the impact you make along the way.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy dedicating time to fitness, often visiting the gym in the evenings to stay active and energized. I’m also passionate about cricket. It’s a great way to unwind and stay connected to friends. However, my favourite moments are those spent with my family, especially playing with my little one. Watching him grow, explore, and smile is the best kind of joy.
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