Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Oversee Team Activities: Manage and oversee the daily activities of the engineering team, ensuring alignment with company goals and agile methodologies.
• Mentorship and Development: Provide mentorship and professional development for team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and align individual goals with team and company objectives.

Organizational Leadership

• Product Planning: Collaborate with product and design teams to develop detailed plans for product features and enhancements, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Execution and Delivery: Ensure that product development efforts are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, maintaining a focus on quality and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless product delivery and alignment with overall business goals.

Technical Oversight

• Best Practices: Ensure best practices in coding, design, and architecture are followed, with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and adherence to company standards.
• Innovation: Encourage and foster innovation within the team, staying informed of industry trends and new technologies that could enhance the team’s work.
• Proficiency: Maintain a high-level understanding of the software development and system architecture on which the team is working, providing guidance and support as needed.

Quality Assurance

• Standards and Best Practices: Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices, including continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Testing and QA: Ensure robust testing and quality assurance processes are in place, with a strong emphasis on automation to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Resource Management

• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively across product development efforts, optimizing team productivity and outcomes.
• Hiring and Onboarding: Participate in the hiring process, including interviewing and onboarding new team members, ensuring they are aligned with the team's culture and technical standards.

Stakeholder Communication

• Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on product development status, team performance, and any technical challenges or risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders across departments to understand their requirements and ensure their expectations are met, facilitating clear communication and collaboration.

Requirements

Experience

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in an engineering management role, with a strong track record of leading and developing high-performing engineering teams.
• Organizational Experience: Strong organizational background with hands-on experience in agile product development, including a deep understanding of agile principles and practices.

Technical Skills

• Development Methodologies: Experience with software development methodologies and tools, particularly in an agile environment, and a solid understanding of coding, design, and architecture best practices.

Organizational Skills

• Methodologies: Expertise in agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and their application in managing complex product development efforts.
• Tools: Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., Jira, ClickUp), with the ability to use these tools to enhance team collaboration and product tracking.

Analytical Skills

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make informed decisions quickly and effectively, balancing technical considerations with business needs.

Communication Skills

• Verbal and Written: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Interpersonal: Strong interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and inspire the team, and to collaborate effectively with other departments.

Continuous Learning

• Industry Knowledge: Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Professional Development: Actively seek out opportunities for professional growth, both for oneself and for team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

What we offer

• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• 5 bonus days of Paid Time Off if you’re non smoker
• Receive Employee Stock Options on top of your monthly salary
• Paid education program for personal development
• Well-being program where we offer knowledge to build resilience and cultivate wellness
• Collect points by actively using the Rolla Platform and exchange them for shorter work hours. Up to 2 hours per day
• Competitive salary