Senior Engineering Manager

Dispel Engineering is in charge of building and maintaining Dispels products. Engineering interacts closely with Product, Operations, and Project management.

All members of the engineering team are expected to be honest, competent and easy to work with. Communicating around the state of plans and execution as well as continually learning about the technologies used in Dispels products is also expected of all team members.

In Dispel Engineering we help each other before we help ourselves, we succeed or fail as a team.

Are you a talented Engineering Manager looking to join a growing team? Dispel wants you to join and manage a team of roughly ~10 engineers, guiding the team toward technical excellence, ensuring high-quality execution, and fostering a culture of collaboration.

We strive to maintain a professional and creative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You will work closely with product managers, project managers, stakeholders, and other engineering leaders to align development efforts with business objectives.

Engineering at Dispel is a technical and social experience. In our team, every person participates in solving problems and improving code/infrastructure. This is a journey, and we want it to be rewarding and fun.

We are a team where many of us have worked together for several years, and you will have the opportunity to make a big impact and share/learn a lot. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work and enjoy working with a talented team you should come join us!

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers to achieve project goals and professional growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Ensure project timelines and quality standards are met while balancing technical debt and innovation.
• Oversee system architecture, scalability, and performance improvements.
• Recruit and retain top engineering talent to support the team’s growth.
• Act as a liaison between engineering and other departments to improve communication and process efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to keep the team competitive.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years (4+ years for senior) of engineering leadership experience, plus an additional 4-6+ years (6-8+ years for senior) of hands on engineering experience using relevant technologies.
• Must be excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• A willingness to accept failure and feedback, learn and try again.
• A passion for learning new disciplines and gaining a deep understanding of how others on the team do their work.
• An ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both in-person and over team chat.
• Strong problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong proficiency with the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.

Dispel requires comprehensive background checks for all employees, and you must be authorized to work in the United States.

Good Personal Traits

• A willingness to accept failure and feedback, learn and try again.
• A passion for learning new disciplines and gaining a deep understanding of how others on the team do their work.
• An ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both in-person and over team chat.

Benefits

We Offer

• Salary $150,000-$170,000/year
• 401(k) w/ company match.
• Unlimited paid time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible work schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health savings account
• A performance bonus

Dispel is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Beware of Hiring Scams: Dispel will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information such as social security numbers during the hiring process. All official communication will come from a verified company email address. If you receive suspicious requests or communications, please report them to people@dispel.com. All of our legitimate openings can be found on the Dispel Career Site at https://apply.workable.com/dispel/