Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Candidly as an Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with the Director of Engineering to lead and mentor a team of engineers. You will be responsible for talent management, performance tracking, and ensuring project success. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and technical skills, along with experience in a management role within engineering. You will oversee project planning, compliance, and hiring processes. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in talent management and a deep understanding of engineering principles. Candidly offers a fully remote, international work environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 1 year in a management role
• Proven track record in talent management, with a strong focus on retention, engagement, and performance development
• A strong preference for analytical decision-making with openness to experimentation and innovation. Ability to critically assess and engage in technical debates
• Experience collaborating with Product teams, understanding user experience (UX) and design considerations, and how to organically integrate these as the company evolves
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, global team
• Empathy and active listening skills to understand and address team members' needs and concerns
• Experience in Fintech startup and familiarity with technologies such as React, PHP, and Python
• Talent for aligning individual ambitions with broader company and team objectives
• Flexibility to accommodate different time zones and availability needs
• Understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and SOC compliance requirements
• Familiarity with 15Five or similar feedback and talent management platforms

Responsibilities

• Utilize talent management best practices to support engineers in their growth, recognize achievements, and help retain top talent within the team
• Use Continuous Performance Management Software for feedback, performance tracking, and goal setting. Ensure that the platform is actively used
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss personal development, career aspirations, project concerns, and feedback
• Regularly review system logs via MySQL to ensure infrastructure reliability, identify issues proactively, and maintain high-performance standards across projects
• Maintain project momentum by scheduling status check-ins, troubleshooting obstacles, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve timely deliverables
• Oversee preparation and implementation of regulatory and compliance requirements within engineering processes
• Manage hiring processes and contractor tasks, including onboarding and resource allocation with the Director of Engineering

Benefits

Fully remote, international work environment