Engineering Manager at ZEALS

Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of management experience in cross-functional teams., Deep understanding of backend/frontend technologies, APIs, and microservices architecture., Excellent communication and leadership skills with engineering teams., Experience in project management and delivering integrated solutions..

Key responsabilities:

Lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.

Drive project execution and ensure timely delivery of impactful projects.

Shape technical strategy and maintain quality and reliability in products.

Facilitate collaboration across teams and make data-driven decisions.

Job description

Are you looking

To make meaningful changes at the fastest-growing tech company in Japan?
For a fair, highly flexible, inclusive working environment where anyone, regardless of their background, can make an impact?
To build the next bold idea in customer acquisition and revenue growth through conversational commerce technology
For a place where things are not just fast - but they happen now?

We Are Zeals - “Designing conversations. Driving conversions.”

Zeals is not another chatbot. Our automated chat solution and conversational technology change how consumers purchase or act online. Zeals converts customers who appear "unengaged" to become "valuable" through designed chat on Messaging Apps. Using AI-powered, human-designed conversation flows across chat platforms, Zeals enables brands to build personalized, automated conversations with their consumers and develop a deeper understanding of their preferences while creating a delightful, seamless shopping experience. Our last 3 years have been phenomenal. We have captured the heart of many businesses in Japan, with over 480 enterprises relying on our chat commerce offering to boost their mobile business.

The goal is simple: to “revolutionize hospitality on the Internet” by unlocking digital customer service experiences that were limited to physical stores previously.

Just Getting Started…

With more than 480 enterprise companies worldwide already utilizing our product, we are perfectly poised to seize market share and fuel exponential growth in the US market, with an eye on global expansion. Investors have taken note of our potential, leading us to recently secure nearly $40 million in funding, backed by Salesforce Ventures.

Your Typical Day With Us

As an Engineering Manager at Zeals, you will play a crucial leadership role in shaping engineering teams, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful projects. This role is adaptable across different teams and functions, allowing for flexibility based on evolving organizational needs. You will focus on fostering a high-performing team culture, aligning engineering strategies with business objectives, and delivering high-quality products and services.

Key Focus Areas

Building and Nurturing High-Performing Teams (Team Leadership and Development)
Driving Project Execution and Delivery
Shaping Technical Strategy and Scalable Architecture
Maintaining Excellence in Quality and Reliability
Facilitating Cross-Team Collaboration and Transparency
Making Strategic, Data-Driven Decisions
Optimizing Operations and Cost Efficiency
Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Top Talent

What You’ll Need

3+ years of management experience in crossfunctional teams.
A deep understanding of backend/frontend technologies, APIs, microservices architecture, and integration patterns.
Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching abilities with both backend and frontend engineers.
Experience in project management, prioritization, and roadmap planning.
A proven track record of delivering integrated solutions that meet business requirements.

What Makes You Stand Out

Japanese language proficiency at a business or native level
Understanding of cultural differences
Knowledge and experience in chatbots, AI, marketing, and SaaS products

Don’t just take our word for it

Zeals has received the LinkedIn Top Startups award twice in a row. We believe this is a testament to our growth and our ability to attract great talents–who could potentially be your colleague!

Ready to roll up our sleeves

We obsess over bringing hospitality to everyone–be it our customers or you! You’re an individual with unique needs. So, While we can’t attract you with ping-pong tables or all-you-can-drink espresso bars, we promise you a once-in-a-lifetime experience and co-workers that you can brag about to your friends, family, or anyone you meet the next time you go out for a party! . As an employer we are ready to roll-up our sleeves and change the status quo if it means to make your experience better!

Salary Range : competitive
Performance review: twice a year
Holidays: 10 days paid holidays during the first year, weekends off, national holidays, summer and winter break.
Visa support: We sponsor visas for the right candidates.
Flexible working: Highly flexible, remote-first organization (in Japan), Interim work from overseas
Housing allowance (within 1.5KM away from office)
Club activity allowance
Team building allowance and Lunch allowance
Zeals Bar (bi-monthly free flow beer party)