Front-End Engineering Manager

Summary

Join StrongDM as the Engineering Manager - Frontend and lead a team of talented frontend software engineers. You will drive the development of exceptional user experiences, collaborating closely with Product and Design. This role requires 7+ years of frontend development experience and 2+ years managing engineering teams. You will foster a culture of innovation and excellence, championing best practices and continuous improvement. StrongDM offers a competitive salary ($180,000-230,000 + equity), comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.), and generous paid time off, including parental leave. The company values a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in frontend development with expertise in modern web technologies (e.g., React, JavaScript, TypeScript)
• 2+ years of experience managing and leading software engineering teams
• A passion for building beautiful, user-friendly, and accessible web applications
• Strong understanding of design principles and user experience best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of front-end software engineers
• Own the frontend function at StrongDM, setting the technical direction and ensuring alignment with company objectives
• Partner with Product and Design to define and deliver exceptional user experiences
• Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages creativity and innovation
• Champion frontend development best practices and standards
• Drive technical excellence and continuous improvement within the team
• Provide regular feedback and guidance to team members, fostering their growth and development
• Contribute to the development of StrongDM's engineering culture and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with remote teams

Benefits

• $180,000-230,000 + equity salary packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (free to employees and dependents)
• 401K, HSA, FSA, short/long-term disability coverage, life insurance
• 6 weeks of combined accrued vacation + sick time
• Volunteer days + standard holidays
• 24 weeks paid parental leave for everyone + 1 month transition time back + childcare stipend for first year
• Generous monthly and annual stipend for internet + home office