Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Prepared as an Engineering Manager and lead a team in delivering scalable, high-impact technology solutions for public safety. You will foster a culture of innovation and excellence, ensuring consistent, high-quality code delivery. Responsibilities include team leadership, operational focus, cross-functional collaboration, technical oversight, and hands-on development. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role, and proficiency in modern tech stacks like React, Ruby on Rails, and Golang. The position offers a competitive salary ($220,000-$230,000 per year + equity), comprehensive benefits, and a remote-first culture. Make a significant impact on emergency response systems and contribute to a safer, more connected world.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role
• Excel at motivating teams, fostering growth, and building a sense of shared purpose as a people-centric leader
• Demonstrate a proven ability to manage engineering teams and deliver complex projects in high-growth environments
• Proven ability to balance leadership and technical contributions, excelling in roles requiring both hands-on coding and team management
• Possess proficiency in modern tech stacks, with experience in or willingness to learn React, Ruby on Rails, and Golang
• Proficiency with cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical and business goals

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of engineers. Foster growth and cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation
• Establish processes to ensure consistent, high-quality code delivery. Drive efficiency and reliability in our systems and applications
• Partner with Product, Design, and other teams to align technical execution with business objectives. Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Guide the team through architectural decisions, balancing trade-offs between scalability, speed, and cost. Provide hands-on technical support as needed
• Actively participate in hands-on development, especially in backend systems, while guiding the team with technical expertise
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high-quality standards while mentoring team members in best practices
• Lead the design and architecture of scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Identify and implement best practices, tools, and processes to drive technical excellence and team productivity

Benefits

• Remote-First Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k + Free Financial Advisors with Betterment
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Unlimited Time Off + 15 Observed Holidays
• 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave (birthing + non-birthing parents)
• Visit a PSAP (911 Center)
• WeWork Membership for All Employees
• Annual Company Offsite
• AI Tools like ChatGPT + NotionAI
• $500 Work from Home Budget