Engineering Manager (Onboarding)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Onboarding) (Golang/Ruby): Leading the transformation of the onboarding process into a self-serve experience using AI-powered data ingestion and real-time validation with an accent on unifying hiring flows for various employee types. Focus on scaling the engineering team, optimizing activation rates, and building a seamless first product experience for new customers.

Location: Based in the New York City Office

Salary: $205,000 – $261,500

Company

HR software platform helping businesses manage payroll, benefits, and compliance through a data-driven approach.

What you will do

• Oversee and mentor a team of software engineers as a player-coach to maintain and create new features.
• Partner with Product and Design to define the long-term strategy and execute the quarterly roadmap.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to unify onboarding flows for full-time, contractor, and international hires.
• Drive sound technical decision-making and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Attract, hire, and retain a high-performing team of engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve user experiences and make internal workflows more efficient.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer working on production web applications.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing a team of engineers.
• Must be based in the New York City office.
• Solid understanding of core web technologies, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• High level of empathy and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Welcoming and casual environment with a supportive, entrepreneurial culture.
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness program offerings.
• Regular company retreats and opportunities to learn from startup community leaders.
• Commitment to diversity, identity, and inclusive workplace practices.
• Focus on camaraderie, openness, grit, integrity, and simplicity.