Software Engineering Manager (Product)

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Requirements:

• 7+ years in software engineering and 2+ years as an engineering manager, demonstrating a strong foundation in both technical and leadership responsibilities.
• Proven ability to ideate and perform discovery with Product and UX teams to deliver high-impact solutions, align teams to deliver business value swiftly, and architect scalable solutions.
• History of identifying and addressing weaknesses in engineering processes across the organization. Experience in articulating process improvements and collaborating with other managers to implement solutions adopted by all teams.
• Capable of managing a team effectively, motivating high performers, and addressing low performers.
• Must have familiarity with coding assistant LLMs such as CoPilot or Cursor, preferably with experience in integrating LLMs for data extraction and summarization solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead a team, ensuring smooth operation of the technical aspects of software development at the team level.
• Plan, design, lead, and implement solutions for various technical challenges, addressing both consumer-facing features and internal scalability.
• Shape and influence the software development culture at Ontra by collaborating with engineering managers and directors to set best practices across the organization.
• Dedicate 60% of efforts to management, planning, and aligning with stakeholders to ensure project goals and deliverables are met effectively.
• Allocate 40% of time to direct individual contributions, working hands-on in the development process to drive project success.