Senior Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Podium as a Senior Engineering Manager and lead teams building a crucial lead management and conversion platform for local businesses. You will drive technical excellence, build scalable systems, and shape the future of AI-driven lead management. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a startup mindset. You'll manage high-performing engineering teams, foster innovation, and collaborate across departments. Podium offers a remote-US position with excellent benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and a supportive work culture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering management experience
• Strong technical background with experience in architecting and scaling SaaS systems
• Proven leadership skills – ability to manage engineers and build high-performing teams
• Startup mindset – comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and fast decision-making
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills – ability to work across teams and influence stakeholders
• Talent Development – a track record of recruiting, mentoring, and growing top engineering talent

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop Engineering Teams – Directly and indirectly manage high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration
• Build Scalable & Resilient Systems – Provide technical guidance to ensure our lead management platform is scalable, reliable, and designed for long-term success
• Drive Product Innovation – Work with AI-powered solutions that optimize lead conversion and customer interactions; collaborate with Product Manager to identify strategy and roadmap
• Navigate a Fast-Paced Environment – Operate effectively in a high-growth startup, making data-driven decisions and adapting quickly to new challenges
• Hire & Mentor Talent – Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent, building a strong leadership pipeline
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Product, Design, and Go-to-Market teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives
• Strategy & Roadmap - Work with Product leaders and leadership team to influence the product vision and strategy and build a 3-6 month roadmap around it

Benefits

• Open and transparent culture
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan with competitive company matching
• Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel
• A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered
• Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees
• Additional benefits for fully remote employees