Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

Remote - Canada | Full-Time | Technology & Product Leadership

Hour Consulting is hiring on behalf of our client, a Canadian fast-growing technology company that operates both a mobile app and an online desktop application. We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead global engineering teams across Canada and China. This is a 100% remote role, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere in Canada.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will drive technical strategy, lead a globally distributed engineering team, and oversee high-impact projects. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, including the CTO, to scale engineering operations and contribute to cutting-edge product development, AI/ML initiatives, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, technical leads, and QA engineers.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Conduct performance reviews and provide mentorship to help team members grow.

• Oversee hiring efforts to scale the engineering team effectively.

Technical Strategy & Solution Development

• Define and execute the engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Make high-level architectural and technical decisions to balance innovation with scalability.

• Provide technical oversight on mobile and web product development.

Project & Delivery Management

• Manage project planning, timelines, and execution to ensure on-time delivery.

• Implement best practices in Agile development and engineering workflows.

• Oversee product releases and system enhancements, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a bridge between leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

• Work closely with Product Management, Machine Learning, and Operations teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

• Facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and address technical debt and areas for optimization.

• Ensure engineering best practices in security, scalability, and performance.

• Promote a culture of quality, testing, and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in an engineering leadership role.

• Proven experience managing and scaling globally distributed teams.

• Strong background in application development, software architecture, and cloud technologies.

• Experience in B2C technology companies with mobile/web product development.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and project management.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Comfortable working in a remote-first environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology companies.

• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in software products.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Language Requirement:

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (reading, writing, and speaking).

• Ability to professionally read and write in Chinese is required.

What You Can Expect

• Work alongside the technology leadership team and contribute to innovative projects.

• Competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, and virtual healthcare.

• Remote-friendly work environment – work from anywhere in Canada.

• Opportunity to impact real estate investors, home buyers, and sellers across Canada.

• Generous vacation time and a culture that promotes continuous learning and professional growth.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading technology company leveraging AI-powered analytics to provide real estate insights. With a highly rated mobile app and desktop platform, they empower homebuyers, sellers, and investors with real-time market data and valuation tools. Their engineering team is passionate about scalability, data-driven solutions, and product innovation.

Join a team that is shaping the future of real estate technology!