Engineering Manager (Backend) - Permissions And Capabilities

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Backend): Leading and scaling backend services for user identity, permissions, and capabilities at global scale with an accent on secure, reliable platform infrastructure and team leadership. Focus on designing scalable Java systems, coaching engineers, and driving platform-wide performance and reliability initiatives.

Location: Remote (Australia/New Zealand)

Company

Join a leading product company redefining design experiences globally with a flexible and empowering work culture.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team focused on user permissions and capabilities.
• Scale backend services handling authentication, authorization, and platform-wide capability enforcement.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering leaders to solve complex technical challenges.
• Drive initiatives around platform performance, reliability, and developer experience.
• Own planning, delivery rituals, and team growth cycles.

Requirements

• Location: Remote work within Australia/New Zealand region
• Proven leadership of engineering teams with a focus on culture and coaching.
• Deep backend expertise, especially in scalable Java systems.
• Experience with complex permissioning or access control systems.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance engineering excellence with fast-paced product delivery.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity packages aligning success with company growth.
• Inclusive parental leave supporting all parents and carers.
• Annual wellbeing and social connection allowance.
• Flexible leave options for recharge or impact.
• Supportive and fun team environment focused on growth and connection.