Engineering Manager

TL;DR

Engineering Manager: Directly managing engineering teams and fostering individual career growth within a productivity-driven environment, with an accent on people management, team goal setting, and conflict resolution. Focus on optimizing team performance, ensuring project execution aligns with organizational strategy, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Location: Remote from the US, Canada, UK, or Germany

Company

hirify.global is one of the most popular websites in the world, a community-based space focused on increasing developer productivity and institutional knowledge.

What you will do

• Directly manage 2 engineering teams consisting of 3 to 6 engineers on each team.
• Run general team exercises including goal setting, check-ins, reports, and trainings.
• Conduct weekly 1:1s with all direct reports.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Agile Leaders, and Tech Leads to ensure team goals are met.
• Work with Directors to ensure teams execute projects aligned with organizational strategic needs.
• Provide career guidance and help engineers manage their career progression.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience directly managing engineers in a modern engineering environment.
• 2+ years of software engineering experience with knowledge of MVC architectures, modern web development practices, and common architecture practices.
• Demonstrated practical experience with modern cloud-based infrastructure.
• Positive experience with Agile development methodologies and practices (Scrum, Kanban, XP).
• Demonstrated experience with personnel management practices including goal setting, feedback, 1:1s, career guidance, communication, conflict resolution, and basic project management skills.
• Experience managing remote-first or distributed teams of engineers.
• A track record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on their teams and product.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, excelling at analyzing and solving problems using technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary and Equity for all employees.
• Generous paid vacation, 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, family care leave, and unlimited sick days.
• Industry-leading health benefits applicable per country of residence for all full-time employees.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Home Internet stipend.
• Professional allocation for growth and development, including access to Calm, Bravely, LinkedIn Learning, MyAcademy, and Overdrive.
• One-time allowance to assist with home office setup.
• Proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, valuing diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.