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AdaptiveAdaptiveNew York, NY

Engineering Manager

Hands-on Engineering Manager leading a team of 5-7 engineers to deliver AI-native ERP products for real estate and construction. Requires 5+ years software engineering with 1-3+ years people management in startups, staying technical while driving execution and architecture.

220k – 270k/yr
On-site5+ YOEEngineering Management

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of 5-7 engineers, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
  • Own end-to-end delivery of product initiatives, working closely with the team to ship quickly and iterate based on feedback
  • Act as a force multiplier by unblocking the team, simplifying problems, and maintaining strong execution momentum
  • Stay hands-on in the codebase, contributing across the stack where it matters most and setting a high technical bar
  • Drive pragmatic architectural decisions that balance speed and long-term scalability

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years of software engineering experience with 1-3+ years of formal people management experience leading engineers
  • Strong technical depth with a willingness to be hands-on when needed
  • Experience operating in a startup or high-growth environment with evolving priorities
  • Proven track record of shipping products quickly and making sound trade-offs between speed and quality
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a high-ownership, low-ego mindset

What we offer

  • Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match and flexible PTO policy
  • A seat at the table in a rapidly scaling fintech startup
  • Unlimited opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Skills

Software EngineeringPeople ManagementCodebase ContributionsArchitectural DecisionsProduct DeliveryHiringMentoringStartup EnvironmentTechnical DepthFull Stack Development

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