Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Guidewheel, a fast-growing startup on a mission to empower factories to reach sustainable peak performance, as an Engineering Manager. Lead and mentor a team of engineers while contributing hands-on to high-quality code. You will act as a technical lead on major initiatives, design scalable solutions, and prioritize engineering workstreams. Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams, conduct code reviews, and improve systems and processes. Contribute to a high-performance engineering culture and thrive in a fast-paced, global startup environment. Guidewheel offers a competitive salary, 100% remote work, flexible PTO, generous equity, health benefits, and additional perks.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience as a software engineer, with 2+ years in a formal or informal technical leadership or engineering management role
• A track record of hands-on development with the full stack—from front-end frameworks to backend systems and data stores
• Strong architectural instincts and experience scaling modern web applications
• A builder mindset with a bias for action—comfortable jumping in and unblocking team members through code or coaching
• An entrepreneurial attitude—you want to be part of building something from the ground up
• Experience in Agile development environments, ideally with globally distributed teams
• Relentless curiosity, high standards, and a sense of urgency—you set the tone for excellence in the team
• Strong communication and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance technical depth and leadership
• A desire to contribute to Guidewheel’s mission and culture, with radical candor and shared ownership

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of talented engineers as a player-coach —you’ll spend a significant portion of your time writing high-quality, production-ready code while also growing and mentoring the team
• Acting as a technical lead on major initiatives, designing scalable solutions that meet both user and business needs
• Helping prioritize and plan engineering workstreams, ensuring smooth delivery of new features and long-term platform scalability
• Supporting engineers in their growth through thoughtful feedback, regular 1:1s, and a focus on learning and development
• Partnering closely with Product and Design to translate big-picture goals into execution-ready sprints
• Conducting code reviews and instilling a culture of excellence, test coverage, and continuous improvement
• Improving systems and processes, including CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and team rituals
• Modeling ownership, transparency, and resilience in the face of ambiguity—thriving in a fast-paced, global startup environment
• Contributing to Guidewheel’s inclusive and high-performance engineering culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling a web-based software product with large data volumes
• Familiarity with design thinking or lean product development
• Experience in high-growth SaaS environments or industrial tech
• Prior startup experience and comfort wearing many hats

Benefits

• Fair & equitable pay. Annual on-target earnings for this role are in the range of $225,000-$250,000 USD for domestic hires. For candidates located outside of the US, compensation will reflect fair market trends for that location. All compensation is dependent on many factors and our internal compensation and role bands
• 100% remote culture. Work from wherever, whenever - we hired you to get a job done, and as long as that is happening, you have the autonomy to get it done where and when you feel comfortable
• Flexible PTO policy. We value balance and boundaries. To be the best version of you, you need time away from your screen, so we want you to take it
• Generous equity. Everyone at Guidewheel receives equity in the business. You will be working hard to build something great, and when we reach the finish line, you should be rewarded for your hard work
• Health Benefits. We offer different health benefits to cover your personal needs from day one of employment - you pick the plan that makes the most sense to you
• Additional Perks. Included but not limited to, 401k (match up to 4%), $500 home office set-up, parental leave, company laptop, retirement plan, paid company holidays, and some (if you choose) company travel to spend time with your Guidewheel peers