Engineering Manager

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

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers by providing technical guidance, supporting career growth, and offering performance coaching.

• Promote technical excellence by implementing best practices in software development and architecture.

• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to outline and execute roadmaps that align with the company’s strategic goals.

• Oversee sprint planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and to a high standard.

• Foster data-driven decision-making while balancing technical feasibility with business impact.

• Champion scalability, reliability, and maintainability in all technical solutions.

• Encourage ongoing improvement through code reviews, technical discussions, and retrospectives.

• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and communication that aligns with business priorities.

• Collaborate with recruiting to attract, hire, and onboard top engineering talent.

• Direct technical strategy and ensure the smooth operation of systems.

• Act as the technical representative in partnership with product managers.

• Report directly to the Director of Engineering.

• Transform large concepts into impactful products for The Zebra's online car and home insurance comparison platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering.

• A minimum of 2 years in an engineering management position.

• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, preferably Python and/or JavaScript.

• Expertise in agentic software development, including a solid understanding of AI tools and their application in achieving outcomes.

• Proven track record in leading engineering teams, managing projects, and steering technical roadmaps.

• Ability to nurture and mentor engineers while cultivating high-performing teams.

• Thorough knowledge of agile and scrum methodologies along with best practices in software development.

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

• A blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking, focused on driving business impact.

• Experience in fintech or insuretech is advantageous.

• Familiarity with building applications using large language models, including training and fine-tuning.

• Extensive knowledge of full-stack software development, encompassing React, Django, and FastAPI.

• Experience with operating and scaling systems in AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.

• Demonstrated influence as a technical lead with a comprehensive understanding of systems and architecture.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfers.

• Candidates must be based in the United States; unfortunately, we do not support hires in California or Massachusetts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock option offerings.

• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance coverage.

• Sabbatical program for long-term employees.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.

• Fertility support through Carrot.

• $100 monthly wellness benefit.

• $300 reimbursement program for pet expenses.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) with the flexibility to use it.

• Paid parental leave program.

• Opportunities for learning and professional development.

• Employee Resource Groups.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Optional office or hybrid work arrangements for employees located near Austin.