Remote Engineering Manager

Summary

Join our team and drive meaningful change in the commerce industry by working as an Engineering Manager at commercetools. As a servant leader, you'll support the Omnichannel Team and foster a culture of mutual constructive feedback and support.

Requirements

• Multiple years of experience as a manager of software engineers in a product team
• An engineering background ideally in web-based technologies
• A passion for growing, coaching, and mentoring your team with a track record of doing so
• Experience in leading distributed teams and fostering belonging in a remote setup
• An excellent understanding of agile software development methodologies, best practices, and tools. You know their trade-offs and how they can support a smooth delivery of your team’s goals
• A solid understanding of software architecture and system design
• A beginner’s mindset
• Excellent soft skills, most importantly communication, empathy, and self-reflection
• Fluent written and spoken English to work in an international environment

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for the people and culture in your team
• You foster a culture of mutual constructive feedback and support in your team and that everyone feels safe to express their ideas and suggestions
• You conduct great 1-1 with your engineers
• You are responsible for the delivery and the processes of your team
• You are crucial for getting things rolling and ensuring a smooth delivery
• You are removing blockers and seeking process improvements collaboratively with your team and your Product Manager
• You are curious instead of certain and on a continuous journey to improve your team
• You live and breathe our tech vision and consult the engineers accordingly

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package: Generous compensation structure consisting of salary, a competitive stock option package, and various benefits and perks
• Workation: Work up to 60 days per year in a country different from your home country
• Learning & Development Budget
• Academy: Regular training sessions, access to Coursera and Babbel training courses