Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Yardzen, a company focused on helping people design their dream outdoor spaces online and connecting them with local contractors, as an Engineering Manager. This player/coach role involves contributing directly to code and architecture, mentoring developers, and shaping the engineering culture. You will collaborate with Product and Design teams to deliver innovative features and internal tools. The position requires strong technical leadership, team management skills, and a commitment to engineering excellence. Yardzen offers a remote-first work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, including 3+ years in a senior individual contributor role and 2+ years managing or leading engineering teams
• Full-stack development experience with a solid understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies
• Strong grasp of security and accessibility best practices, including those relevant to open source software
• A demonstrated ability to work through ambiguous requirements—raising gaps, asking the right questions, and uncovering what’s needed to move forward
• A sharp eye for user experience and a deep empathy for end users—you care about building tools that are not only functional but delightful to use
• A thoughtful approach to testing: you know when test coverage is critical and when it’s not, and you write effective, pragmatic tests
• A track record of holding teams accountable to delivering against goals aligned with company-wide priorities
• A collaborative mindset—you bring ideas to the table not just about technology, but also product direction and team processes
• Proven ability to work closely with Product and stakeholders to turn complex business requirements into actionable tickets and elegant technical solutions
• A passion for teaching, mentoring, and guiding others in their career growth
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills that establish credibility and foster alignment across teams
• A solid understanding of Agile principles, with the ability to apply them thoughtfully to deliver resilient software and maintain visibility into progress and timelines
• A continuous learner who enjoys exploring new technologies and approaches

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership: Guide architectural direction and implementation for complex projects. Partner with Product to shape requirements, align priorities, and ensure teams are resourced to deliver maximum business impact. Technical leadership at Yardzen means leading by example with significant code contribution
• Lead and support your team: Manage and mentor developers on small, focused squads. Conduct regular 1:1s to set clear expectations, provide feedback, support career growth, and help resolve both technical and personal challenges
• Drive engineering excellence: Define, document, and champion best practices across frameworks, tools, and development processes. Ensure code quality through active participation in code reviews and technical discussions
• Elevate the developer experience: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by streamlining workflows, optimizing tooling, and embracing modern technologies—including AI-driven development tools
• Deliver results: Provide realistic estimates, track progress against goals, and help your team consistently deliver high-quality work. Build a reputation for Engineering as a reliable, high-performing partner across the company
• Shape the roadmap: Translate business priorities into a clear, actionable engineering roadmap. Balance feature development with addressing technical debt, scalability, and platform improvements
• Champion vision and alignment: Communicate engineering strategy and priorities clearly within Engineering and to cross-functional partners. Ensure team alignment with company goals and cross-functional initiatives
• Maintain security and compliance: Ensure the team adheres to best practices for system security, data privacy, and compliance with relevant standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a consumer facing marketplace
• Experience at both startups and companies that have stricter compliance and security requirements
• An affinity for and/or exposure to the design and construction industries

Benefits

• Remote work, always: We're a remote-first company
• Full coverage for you: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation: Salary that matches your skills and experience
• $150,000 - $180,000 a year
• Support for growing families: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Monthly perks: Wellness, cell phone, and internet stipends to keep you connected and cared for