Engineering Manager (Product Platforms)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Product Platforms): Leading the development of core backend systems for a client experience platform with an accent on payments, commerce, and scheduling. Focus on designing scalable APIs, managing distributed systems, and coaching a team of engineers through complex architectural trade-offs.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Salary: $153,500 – $216,500 per year

Company

hirify.global provides the first and only client experience platform for appointment-based, self-care businesses.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of 5–8 engineers focused on platform and backend systems.
• Own critical systems powering domains like transactions, catalogs, entitlements, and integrations.
• Partner with Product on complex domain modeling and system design.
• Drive architectural decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Improve API design, system boundaries, and service ownership.
• Coach engineers on navigating technical ambiguity and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineers.
• Strong background in building and scaling backend or platform systems.
• Experience designing APIs and working across distributed systems.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience in FinTech, commerce, or platform ecosystems.
• Background with event-driven systems or service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with Elixir, React, or similar technologies.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) match plus dental, medical, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible vacation day policy.
• Fully remote work environment with a monthly work-from-home stipend.
• Equity options.
• hirify.global Bucks Learning and Development program for market exploration.