R&D Group Manager

Summary

Join Sauce, a leading restaurant technology platform, as an Engineering Group Manager during a period of significant growth. You will lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, driving project execution, overseeing technical architecture, and managing talent. Responsibilities include sprint planning, risk management, technical design reviews, recruitment, performance reviews, KPI definition, cross-team collaboration, and strategic contribution to R&D. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in engineering management, leading remote teams, and driving complex projects. A strong understanding of system design, microservices, and AI/ML is essential. Sauce offers a flexible work schedule, work-from-home options, a strong time-off policy, and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering management role, leading multiple teams
• Proven experience in managing and leading remote or distributed engineering teams
• Proven ability to drive complex cross-team projects management and execution, and deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated “AI-first mindset” experience by proactively integrating AI/ML and low-code solutions into product development and operational workflows
• Solid grasp of system design, microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, OAuth, webhooks and event‑driven design
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching technical teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to technical challenges
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating across various stakeholders (Product, QA, other R&D teams)
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams - Senior manager leading 2-4 teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to Team Leads and individual contributors
• Drive project execution - Own the execution of projects, ensuring on-time delivery with high quality. This includes sprint planning, task breakdown, estimation, and risk management
• Architectural oversight - Oversee technical architecture decisions, ensure adherence to code standards and best practices, and technical design reviews within your group
• Talent management - Responsibility for team staffing, including recruitment and performance reviews, ensuring a strong team of professionals
• KPI Definition & Measurement - Define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) for your teams to track progress and business impact
• Cross-team coordination - Collaborate effectively with other stakeholders (i.e. group managers, guild owners, product managers, and business domain owners) to ensure alignment and reduce dependencies
• Strategic contribution - Take part in the overall R&D strategy and resource planning
• Remote team excellence - Ensure effective communication and collaboration within your remote teams, with a strong sense of team cohesion and productivity
• Hands-on technical contribution - Actively engage in technical design, architecture, and, when necessary, coding to unblock teams and maintain deep technical understanding of your group's services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with .NET and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with data modeling and database interactions
• Experience in e-commerce or other B2C transactional platforms
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application in software development

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Work from home for better life/work balance
• Strong Time Off Policy
• Strong Compensation Package