Engineering Manager, Segmentation
Engineering Manager leading backend engineers responsible for scalable, reliable, distributed systems. The role requires 7+ years of software engineering experience, 2+ years managing engineers, strong architectural judgment, and experience with high-volume production systems.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of backend engineers building scalable, reliable systems that power the platform.
- Balance people leadership, technical direction, and execution while partnering with Product and other engineering teams.
- Develop and grow a high-performing team.
- Guide technical and architectural decisions and create clarity around complex initiatives.
- Build and operate high-volume production systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
- Lead complex initiatives from design through production.
- Hire, coach, provide feedback, manage performance, and develop engineers at different career stages.
- Create clarity and alignment across Engineering, Product, and other stakeholders.
- Use modern development practices and AI-powered engineering tools to improve team productivity and software quality.
Requirements
- 2+ years managing software engineers.
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong foundation in backend engineering, distributed systems, APIs, data modeling, and scalable application architecture.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Technologies
- Java and Spring Boot microservices with Gradle.
- DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
- Kubernetes on AWS EKS.
- Istio, Datadog, Terraform, Cloudflare, and Helm.
- Distributed, event-driven systems.
- Python and machine learning and data technologies.
Compensation & Benefits
- US base salary: $210,000–$240,000 annually, plus equity and benefits.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Equity.
Skills
Java, Spring Boot, Gradle, DynamoDB, Postgres, Redis, Kubernetes, Aws Eks, Istio, Datadog, Terraform, Cloudflare, Helm, Python, Distributed Systems
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