Software Engineering Manager

Description

Teamwork.com's mission is to make teams who deliver client work become efficient, organised, profitable and happy! Our platform has revolutionised how companies keep their client projects on track, their resourcing in check and their profits on point. Combining powerful project management and easily streamlined operations—we’re the only platform built for managing client projects, profitably. Our relentless customer-focus has been rewarded with thousands of amazing customers all across the globe and millions of users who sign in every day. We pride ourselves on creating market leading software, working with outstanding people, and going above and beyond for our customers. Trusted by more than 20,000 teams across 170 countries, Teamwork.com is in acceleration mode as we set our sights to become the undisputed platform for teams who deliver client work.

We believe in hiring great people and look to ensure everyone has the best possible experience of work, everyday. We strive to be open and transparent, humble and customer focused. And we thrive on curiosity, getting results and working together relentlessly to deliver excellence. We are a company of action, full of triers and doers: we try things, we make mistakes, and we learn from them. 

Our personality is unmistakable: we work hard, take joy in our wins and each other's successes and important life events. And we care and support each other when life throws lemons. More than anything we embrace a straightforward approach to getting things done. We are fanatical about our customers: and when talent meets passion, success happens.

The opportunity

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a cross-functional development team including product management, UI/UX, developers, and QA to deliver features and improvements to our platform. You will be responsible for enabling your team to deliver high-quality software efficiently while continuously improving engineering practices and developer experience.

You will also play a key role in driving modern engineering practices including the responsible use of AI-assisted development tools to enhance software delivery and product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower an autonomous cross-functional team to design, build and improve solutions for our customers.
• Own the planning, execution and successful delivery of product features and enhancements.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies such as stand-ups and planning while ensuring blockers are quickly identified and resolved.
• Collaborate with Product, Design and Engineering leadership to continuously improve team culture, engineering practices and delivery effectiveness.
• Directly manage engineers on the team including goal setting, performance reviews, and regular 1-1s.
• Identify risks and roadblocks early and work proactively to resolve them.

AI-Enhanced Engineering Leadership

• Champion the responsible use of AI-assisted development tools to improve developer productivity, delivery speed and code quality.
• Establish good practices for AI-assisted engineering including validation of AI-generated outputs, code review standards and safe usage guidelines.
• Encourage experimentation with AI tools across the development lifecycle including testing, debugging, documentation and code exploration.
• Promote practical AI workflows that accelerate development while maintaining strong engineering standards and quality.
• Partner with Product and Design to explore opportunities where AI capabilities can enhance the Teamwork product experience for customers.
• Build AI literacy within the team by encouraging learning, sharing effective AI workflows and helping engineers understand the capabilities and limitations of AI tools.
• Ensure AI usage aligns with company standards regarding security, customer data protection and intellectual property.

What good looks like

• Experience leading or mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams.
• Strong technical background in full-stack development 
• A curiosity-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with an empathetic approach to leadership.
• A structured and detail-oriented approach to engineering delivery.
• A strong user-centred mindset when building software products.
• Demonstrates practical use of AI tools to improve engineering workflows and encourages responsible adoption within the team.

Core Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary
• Up to 30 days vacation
• Pension/Retirement matching
• Health plans and wellbeing programs
• Give Back program
• Educational resources and generous development allowance
• Inclusive policies including maternity, paternity and parent leave
• Recognition programs
• Employee Share Options (ESOP)

Teamwork.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, age, family status, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality or ethnic origin.