About VidIQ
vidIQ builds software to help YouTube creators achieve their goals. Our mission is to advance the creator's journey with actionable data-driven insights and AI-powered tools. We pursue this through our values of being creator-obsessed, lean and fast, and scientific. We have already helped millions of creators, and we are looking for stunning co-workers to join us in helping millions more.
Imagine a product that reached over a million users without a sales team. That same product is at the edge of where careers are headed, where every person becomes their own brand with limitless growth potential ahead. That's the opportunity at vidIQ – an infinite market, a large and highly engaged customer base, and the chance to help build and scale the platform that drives insights for millions of creators.
The best way to understand vidIQ is to discover our product: www.vidiq.com
About the Team
We're a team of 100+ people and growing quickly. Our vision is to be a personal copilot for every YouTube creator. We strive to create a welcoming environment where our team of smart, passionate people can share ideas with each other and do their best work. We are looking for team members who are excellent at their craft, communicate with respect and confidence, and act like owners.
Our technology stack
React/Next on frontend
Scala/python/node.js on backend
AWS, Kubernetes, docker, GitHub for CI/CD
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Athena for data and analytics
About The Role
vidIQ seeks a highly motivated, hands-on Engineering Manager with a passion for building exceptional products and empowering creators to succeed on YouTube.
As a key leadership figure at vidIQ, you’ll be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions that help content creators grow on YouTube. Our Engineering Managers don’t just manage people - they are active participants in driving product vision, strategy, and execution. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and outcomes.
If you’re a tech-savvy leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands the unique challenges YouTube creators face - this opportunity is made for you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a small team of 2-5 software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Drive technical decisions while remaining hands-on with code review and system design
Collaborate closely with product managers to shape product strategy and roadmap based on creator needs
Manage project planning, sprint cycles, and resource allocation to deliver high-quality features on schedule
Ensure operational excellence through monitoring, performance optimization, and incident management
Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, supporting their professional growth and career development
Be accountable for delivery estimates and shipping with high velocity, and advocating for tradeoffs with product and design stakeholders.
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