Engineering Manager

TL;DR

Engineering Manager: Leading and developing engineering teams to foster a high-performance culture and ensure high-quality delivery with an accent on defining roadmaps, breaking down complex projects, and establishing software development best practices. Focus on balancing technical innovation with legacy system management and optimizing cross-team collaboration.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Company

hirify.global helps over 150,000 businesses collect data with visually striking and effortless forms, surveys, and quizzes, driving 500 million responses annually.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and support one or more engineering teams (5-8 engineers), fostering growth and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to define roadmaps, break down complex projects, and ensure timely execution.
• Establish and refine software development best practices, balancing technical innovation with legacy system management.
• Identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration, architectural improvements, and process optimizations.
• Review technical designs and provide guidance, offering hands-on leadership.
• Represent engineering needs to non-technical stakeholders and align teams with company objectives.

Requirements

• Strong track record of managing engineering teams (5-8 engineers each) in a SaaS or PLG environment.
• Experience working with cloud-based, long-lived products, including managing and modernizing legacy code.
• Ability to balance bottom-up technical innovation with business needs, aligning engineering efforts with company goals.
• Excel at breaking down large, complex projects into clear, iterative milestones for multiple teams.
• Deep understanding of engineering best practices, delivery methodologies, and process optimization.
• Comfortable working with distributed teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong communication skills to align stakeholders, engage leadership, and represent the company externally.
• English: B2 required

Nice to have

• Experience with Go, React, Node.js, Python, relational & NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and modern observability tools.
• Experience leading engineering teams in startups or high-growth companies.
• A Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work as one team, valuing individual perspectives to foster strong bonds built on respect, transparency, and trust.
• Champion a diverse customer base by anticipating needs and addressing challenges with priority.
• Commitment to excellence and high expectations for delivering exceptional results.
• Proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and opposing discrimination.