Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of the engineering team in a dedicated people-management capacity.

• Delegate tasks, assist engineers in overcoming obstacles, and monitor the progress of both in-house and partner engineers.

• Manage ticket assignments in Linear, ensure clear workflows, maintain a backlog of thoroughly defined tickets, and elevate larger project concerns to engineering leadership.

• Serve as the technical liaison for the product team by converting product objectives into technical strategies and approving them before implementation.

• Distribute workloads in accordance with individual capacities, working preferences, and time zones.

• Conduct one-on-one meetings, provide performance evaluations, and develop growth strategies.

• Coordinate delivery across various teams and shared initiatives, such as bug resolution.

• Collaborate with engineering leadership on recruitment, processes, and team organization.

• Advocate for specification-driven development and AI-enhanced engineering methodologies.

• Function as the second-in-command to the head of engineering.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in software engineering, including at least 3 years in a direct management role.

• A conscious decision to pursue the management track, leveraging people, processes, and clarity.

• Experience managing distributed teams, including offshore or partner/vendor engineers across different time zones.

• Sufficient technical knowledge to critically assess technical direction and approve scoping within a TypeScript/Python environment.

• Proficiency with modern delivery tools (Linear or similar) and Kanban-style workflows.

• A proven history of collaborating with product managers to transform requirements into clearly defined, actionable work.

• Understanding of AI-assisted development tools and their impact on team operations.

• Exceptional written communication skills—your tickets, feedback, and updates provide clarity.

• Residency within the United States is required.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Background in prop tech or real estate is preferred.

• Experience managing a combination of in-house and agency/vendor teams.

• Previous experience as a tech lead prior to transitioning into management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.