Engineering Manager

6+ years of professional software engineering experience with strong proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js. Experience across modern web technologies (HTML, CSS, React, Rails/Node). Experience with relational or document databases (e.g., Postgres, MongoDB). Hands-on experience with RESTful API design and building scalable backend services. Experience supporting production systems, including on-call or incident response. 2-5 years of engineering leadership experience in a player-coach capacity. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in remote and distributed environments. Track record of driving projects to completion and holding delivery commitments. Strong communication skills, balancing technical expertise with humility. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Lead the team in a hands-on capacity, reviewing code, guiding technical decisions, and staying close to systems. Drive predictable execution by setting priorities, managing scope, and ensuring timely releases. Maintain high code quality, reliability, and security standards. Evaluate technical approaches for feasibility and long-term sustainability. Oversee incident response and on-call practices. Sustain a high-performing team through clear expectations, coaching, and feedback. Collaborate closely with peers, Product, and stakeholders. Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs effectively.