Software Engineering Manager (Database)

TL;DR

Software Engineering Manager (Database): Overseeing teams responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining specific areas of TimescaleDB with an accent on driving engineering excellence and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Focus on timely delivery of high-quality products and fostering an innovative team environment.

Location: Remote (US)

Company

hirify.global, formerly Timescale, empowers developers and businesses with the fastest PostgreSQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads.

What you will do

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Oversee ongoing projects and the status of upcoming releases of TimescaleDB.
• Collaborate with product management to define product roadmaps and priorities.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the organization to connect business goals with the teams’ goals.
• Participate in interviewing engineers and grow the teams you are leading.
• Represent the team within the company and in customer calls.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in an engineering management or senior technical leadership role.
• Working knowledge of database internals
• Experience with C/C++
• Demonstrable experience leading software development teams delivering database systems or similar products.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to translate technical details into strategic business outcomes.

Nice to have

• You have experience with TimescaleDB.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and the extensions ecosystem.
• Contributed to open-source

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave
• Fridays off in August 😎
• Fully remote opportunities globally
• Stock options for long-term growth
• Monthly WiFi stipend
• Professional development and educational resources 📚
• Premium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees)