PartsTech is hiring a
Senior Engineering Manager

Summary

The job is for a Senior Engineering Manager in the Search & Discovery Product Engineering Team at PartsTech, a company that creates automotive e-commerce technology. The role involves shaping product vision, leading a team of engineers, collaborating with product managers and designers, and driving product innovation and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
• Must reside in the Eastern Time Zone in Canada
• Previous experience in the automotive, B2B online marketplaces, or SaaS industry is a plus
• 8-10 years of proven experience in product engineering leadership roles, with 3-5 years of management experience (most in Search), focusing on search and discovery systems within a B2B SaaS environment
• Experience leading global teams, preferably with 2-3 years in a follow-the-sun model
• Experience as both a player and a coach, working with teams in Eastern Europe, particularly with Ukrainian teams
• Proven managerial skills including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Experience in planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expenses, and implementing methodological changes
• Strong technical background with proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Python, or similar, and experience building scalable and performant search solutions
• Familiarity with GraphQL/gRPC
• Familiarity in PHP/Symfony
• Deep understanding of search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, or equivalent, as well as search relevance and ranking algorithms
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs and business requirements into product features and technical specifications, with a track record of delivering successful product launches
• Minimum 5 years of experience with AWS or other public cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), SaaS application development/support, CI/CD practices, Containerization, Kubernetes, Agile/DevOps methodologies
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with search engines (ideally in online or marketplace high volume sites)
• Familiarity with React JS or other front-end frameworks
• AWS certifications are a plus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence technical and strategic decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to product development and optimization
• Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Aha! or equivalent product engineering collaboration tools

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of product engineers responsible for developing and enhancing search and discovery features on the PartsTech platform
• Collaborate with product managers to define product requirements, prioritize features, and align with business objectives, ensuring the technology fully supports search and discovery initiatives
• Partner with the Product team to manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to release, delivering high-quality features on schedule that meet customer needs and generate business value
• Work with UX/UI designers to craft intuitive and engaging user experiences, optimizing search relevance, navigation, and product discovery
• Engage with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, data analytics, and customer success, to iterate on features and elevate product quality through continuous feedback
• Utilize key product metrics and performance indicators to inform decisions, optimize products, and guide the search and discovery strategy with data-driven insights
• Keep abreast of industry trends, the competitive landscape, and customer feedback, integrating this knowledge into strategic planning and product innovation
• Promote software development best practices, such as agile methodologies, continuous integration, and test-driven development, to ensure the delivery of scalable and reliable solutions
• Lead by example, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Search & Discovery Product Engineering team
• Drive operational excellence by implementing processes for code reviews, testing, deployment, and monitoring to ensure the reliability and performance of search and discovery features

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record of building and scaling teams
• Prior experience working with teams in Eastern Europe, especially with Ukrainian teams
• Full stack engineering experience (7+ years)

Benefits

• Contract-to-Hire, Annual Salary Range approx. $175,000 - $225,000 CAD
• PartsTech is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and values diversity at every level of our company