Engineering Manager (Golang)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Golang): Leads a backend engineering team focused on user and audience data, driving complex, cross-team initiatives and owning scalable, low-latency backend systems. Focus on mentoring engineers, promoting best practices, solving complex technical challenges, and evolving development processes.

Location: Remote, candidates must be located in Canada or the United States. Benefits include 401K, indicative of US employment practices.

Company

hirify.global is a leading AI-powered technology company empowering marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision through its programmatic advertising platform.

What you will do

• Lead a backend engineering team focused on user and audience data.
• Drive complex, cross-team initiatives and own scalable, low-latency backend systems.
• Mentor engineers and support team growth, performance, and productivity.
• Promote engineering best practices through strong technical leadership and code reviews.
• Establish and evolve development processes using modern methodologies.
• Own the technical roadmap and software delivery for your team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of people management or mentorship experience.
• 5+ years of backend development experience in distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Golang preferred; Java, Kotlin, C++, or similar).
• Experience as a hands-on leader managing 3–10 direct reports.
• Working knowledge of modern development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Must be located in Canada or the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience in a high-growth technology environment.
• Adtech experience, particularly with Demand Side Platforms (DSPs).
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as GDPR or CCPA.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and retirement/401K/Pension Savings.
• Competitive Paid Time Off packages, including birthdays off.
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program and health benefits from day one.
• Work from home reimbursements and optional global WeWork membership.
• Robust training, onboarding, and personal development support.
• An awesome parental leave program.
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture with social and team events.