Remote Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Rootly as an Engineering Manager, leading a team of Ruby on Rail engineers remotely across the globe, and play a dual role in people management and operational execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role
• Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams in a high-growth startup or SaaS environment
• Deep knowledge of modern software development practices, including agile methodologies, code versioning, testing frameworks, and cloud-based infrastructure
• Technical background with Ruby on Rails a plus
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to break down complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in defining and delivering on an engineering roadmap that balances new features, technical debt, and scalability
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineers to reach their full potential
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, make data-driven decisions, and adapt to shifting priorities in a startup environment
• Can empathize with the challenges of incident management and interest in developer-focused products

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Ruby on Rail engineers working remotely in locations across the globe
• Lead a team of engineers through a significant feature or product launch in collaboration with Product and Design
• Help develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
• Responsible for hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development
• Provide leadership and direction to engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• 3 weeks vacation + unlimited sick/mental health days + company-wide shutdown EOY
• M3 MacBook Pro of choice
• Learning and advancement budget at your discretion