Engineering Manager

What you'll do:

• As a strategic leader, you will help shape the technical practices, recruiting, onboarding, planning, and prioritization process for the engineering organization.
• You will collaborate closely with product management to shape the product roadmap and establish the direction for the engineering team.
• You will help coordinate and align roadmaps across teams.
• You will align and establish engineering-wide priorities.

Engineering Leadership:
• You will oversee and contribute to a multidisciplinary team of software engineers responsible for building and maintaining key components of the KarmaCheck platform.
• You will roll up your sleeves and get into the technical weeds to help provide guidance to your team(s).
• You will facilitate the planning and prioritization of work for your team(s).
• You will develop and support initiatives to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and team morale.
• You will lead your team in the execution of a steady delivery cadence, providing value to KarmaCheck users.
• You will work with your team to reduce technical debt and scale our architecture sustainably.
• You will collaborate with our data vendors to prioritize technical and product enhancements.
• You will support and develop your team of engineers through feedback and coaching.
• You will ensure day-to-day execution against priorities.
• You will work with your team to set our engineering velocity and culture, ensuring both speed and quality.

Team Building and Culture:
• You will help grow our engineering team by developing a best-in-class hiring process that attracts highly talented, diverse engineers.
• You will help build and manage a diverse and inclusive team of engineers working on core parts of KarmaCheck's product.
• You will recruit, coach, and develop engineers, ensuring they regularly receive feedback and make progress on personal and professional goals.
• You will help create a healthy environment that embodies the company's values.
• You will assess and close skill gaps within the team.
• You will develop new leaders and match them with appropriate opportunities.

Requirements:

• 2-4+ years of experience as an Engineering People Manager
• 7+ years (or relevant experience) in Software Development relevant to our tech stack (Including but not limited to: Javascript, Vue, React, Angular, NodeJS, Typescript, AWS, SQL, 3rd Party APIs)
• A proven track record of managing large-scale projects from concept to completion.
• Strong people management skills and the ability to coach software engineers, providing both short-term direction and long-term career development support.
• Experience creating collaborative, empowering, supportive, and challenging team environments where engineers thrive.
• Experience with hiring and growing inclusive teams to foster growth and diversity.
• A deep understanding of software architecture and development practices.
• A solid understanding of the needs of enterprise customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups, including engineering, product management, and customer support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as polished interpersonal skills.

You’re a great addition if…

• You have experience rapidly growing a development team
• You have experience in recruiting and hiring engineering talent for startups, with a focus on identifying candidates who are a good fit for a fast-paced startup environment
• You have experience rolling out engineering and management practices and processes—e.g., code review, performance reviews, and levels and ladders—where they didn't exist before.
• You can work with product, customer support, and customer success equally well
• You are detail oriented, analytical, and enjoy making process and organizational improvements

Perks & Compensation:

• Become a key team member on the ground floor of a startup set to disrupt the background check industry and innovate digital identity.
• 100% remote work environment with only limited required travel
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, and EAP.
• Take the time to Check Yourself - we have an unlimited time off policy.
• The expected base compensation for this role is between $140-190K for work performed in the United States. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include seniority level, experience level, transferable skills, education, location, business needs, training, and market demands. This range may be modified in the future.

Interview Process:

• Recruiter Screen (30 minutes via Zoom, video OFF)
• Hiring Manager Screen (60 minutes via Zoom, video ON)
• Team Interview (60 minutes via Zoom, video ON)
• Final Interview (60 minutes via Zoom, video ON)