Engineering Manager, Booking Platform

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day execution of a cross functional sprint team, ensuring strong delivery, clear priorities, and sustainable development practices.
• Partner closely with product and design counterparts to define solutions that improve the advisor booking experience and drive measurable business outcomes.
• Oversee the development of new platform capabilities while continuously improving existing functionality across booking workflows, content data pipelines, and external hotel distribution integrations.
• Provide technical leadership by engaging deeply with architecture, implementation details, and engineering fundamentals to guide high quality technical decisions.
• Coach and develop engineers through regular feedback, mentorship, and career development support.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that reflects the organization’s commitment to building diverse and high performing engineering teams.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in engineering management roles with a proven track record of driving successful product deliveries and team growth.
• 8+ years experience in web systems development.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, effectively manage performance, and build highly motivated, engaged teams.
• Strong technical acumen, with experience making informed architectural decisions, addressing technical debt, and setting robust engineering standards.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including the ability to break down complex projects, anticipate risks, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders and facilitate productive, drama-free project launches.
• Proven recruiting experience, capable of evaluating engineering candidates effectively and representing the company positively.
• A collaborative, empathetic leadership style that emphasizes humility, openness to feedback, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an early- to mid-stage startup environment where ambiguity and pace are part of the fun.
• First-principles thinker who carefully evaluates each problem, thoughtfully choosing between established best practices and bespoke solutions, especially when designing team processes and norms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Indicative compensation range: $210k-$235k + equity
• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options