Engineering Manager, SDK & Developer Tools

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for Full Stack Node & TS who thrives on leading by example in both technical direction and people management. This role will require you to be hands-on with the codebase, oversee technical architecture, and guide teams to execute on a high level, while also managing the growth and development of engineers on your team. The ideal candidate will enjoy diving into technical challenges and mentoring others, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in an Agile environment. 

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Architect and Design Solutions: Take ownership of technical roadmaps and ensure the systems you’re responsible for are robust, scalable, and aligned with company goals. 

• Hands-on Coding: Spend a portion of your time contributing directly to the codebase, performing code reviews, and maintaining high-quality standards across the team. 

• Guide Technical Decisions: Work closely with engineers and stakeholders to make informed decisions on technology choices and trade-offs. 

• System Performance and Scalability: Drive initiatives to improve system efficiency, scalability, and reliability. 
• Mentor and Develop: Provide technical mentorship to your team, helping them grow in their areas of expertise and guiding them through complex technical problems.

People Management 

• Team Leadership: Lead a team of engineers by fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance environment. 

• Performance Management: Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and provide feedback to support individual growth and team cohesion. 

• Career Development: Identify opportunities for professional development and ensure the team has the resources and support to grow. 

• Hiring and Onboarding: Work closely with recruitment to identify and hire top talent and ensure smooth onboarding processes for new hires. 
• Agile Leadership: Act as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach for your team, ensuring effective sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement. Help the team prioritize tasks, maintain focus on deliverables, and drive productivity while adhering to Agile principles. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Proficient in Multiple Programming Languages: Strong coding abilities in languages commonly used for SDKs and tooling, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, Swift, Kotlin, and/or Java. 

• SDK Development: Proven experience building SDKs and libraries that enable developers to integrate with products seamlessly and efficiently. 

• Developer Tooling: Knowledge of developer tools, such as CI/CD, package managers (e.g., npm, NuGet, Maven), testing frameworks, and code editors (e.g., VS Code, IntelliJ). 

• Open Source Contribution and Community Building: Familiarity with open-source development practices and ability to engage with and support developer communities. 

• Version Control Systems: Proficiency with Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab, including workflows (e.g., branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews). 

• Debugging and Performance Optimization: Skills in debugging, profiling, and optimizing code to improve reliability and efficiency of SDKs and tools. 

• Technical Documentation and Communication: Ability to create clear, thorough documentation, sample applications, and tutorials for a diverse developer audience. 

• Cross-Platform Development: Experience with cross-platform SDKs or tools that work across mobile (iOS, Android), web, and potentially other platforms (e.g., React Native, Flutter). 

• User-Centric Design: Understanding of developer pain points and the ability to design tools and SDKs with a focus on simplicity, reliability, and developer experience. 

• Testing and Automation: Experience with unit and integration testing for SDKs, automated testing setups, and quality assurance to maintain stability and robustness. 
• Semantic Versioning (SemVer): Deep understanding of SemVer principles and experience in maintaining SDK versions and release management to ensure compatibility and stability for users. 

Desired Qualifications:  

• Problem Solver: You have a track record of solving difficult technical problems, scaling systems, and improving architecture. 

• Collaborative: You thrive in cross-functional environments, working closely with product, design, and other engineering teams. 

Salary Range:

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $175,000. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location and relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Here are some of our local benefits:

• Three week's paid time off on top of 12 paid holidays, floating holidays, and holiday allowance increase based on tenure
• Gym membership subsidy
• Medical and dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Savings Plan
• Travel assistance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match