Software Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Lead cross-functional teams comprised of 4–5 engineers.

• Report directly to the Head of Engineering.

• Take ownership of personnel development, which includes creating documented growth plans for each individual contributor.

• Ensure a consistent delivery schedule and high quality by identifying risks, managing project scope, and honoring commitments.

• Maintain team well-being by resolving conflicts, addressing underperformance, and nurturing top talent.

• Collaborate with Product, Design, Quality Engineering, Architecture, Security, and various engineering teams.

• Offer technical guidance regarding system design and architectural risks while eliminating obstacles.

• Implement and expand AI tools and workflows for code reviews, documentation, sprint planning, and debugging processes.

• Mentor senior engineers and technical leads as the organization grows.

• Manage distributed teams using asynchronous communication, remote one-on-ones, and remote sprint ceremonies.

• Oversee cross-functional delivery from the estimation phase to release.

• Monitor AI integration and enhance measurable output without compromising quality.

• Achieve Year 1 objectives, including growth plans within 60 days, maintaining committed scope within 90 days, proactive retention management, documented performance oversight, and enhanced team AI capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience with AI integration, including using tools like Claude, Copilot, or similar AI workflows for code reviews, ticket creation, and development tasks.

• Proven experience in developing career growth plans, managing difficult discussions, and guiding underperformers through a structured approach.

• Prior experience leading entirely remote teams as the primary work model.

• Effective and prompt conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to utilize metrics such as velocity, retention risk, and individual contributor growth to inform people and delivery decisions.

• Technical credibility demonstrated through code reviews, architectural insights, and debugging assistance.

• Skills in delegation and coaching; capable of building teams that can make sound decisions independently of managerial bottlenecks.

• Dedication to people leadership as a core competency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote - this position is designed for leaders in a remote-first environment.

• Structured working hours with reasonable flexibility to accommodate personal life.