Senior Manager, Engineering

Summary

Join Aurora Solar, a leading provider of solar design software, as a seasoned Engineering Manager. Lead, develop, and grow a talented engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence through coaching and collaboration. Ensure high-quality, customer-centric solutions are delivered while working closely with cross-functional teams. This high-impact role requires technical fluency, strong process thinking, and a passion for helping engineers thrive. You will be a critical link between engineering, product, design, and go-to-market teams. The position offers a remote-first environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 4+ years of engineering management experience, leading teams of 3 or more
• Thoughtful, humble, and people-centric leadership style, rooted in the principles of servant leadership
• Process-oriented while remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing needs
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing speed with quality
• Proven ability to build, retain, and develop distributed teams in a remote-first environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for technical teams, cross-functional peers, and leadership
• Proficient in working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to align on priorities and execution
• A strong technical ability to guide architecture and craftsmanship

Responsibilities

• Work jointly with the team to set the strategy and execute on the development of services and components to build a first-class enterprise platform for our customers
• Collaborate closely with PMs, Designers, and GTM partners to manage execution on product-facing engineering pods
• Coach and mentor team members, helping them grow in their careers while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
• Continuously refine how we work to improve visibility, reduce friction, and drive better collaboration across pods
• Work closely with other engineering managers to establish best practices and ensure alignment across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background in electronics, optimization, or software engineering
• Academic or hands-on experience in electrical engineering, solar design, or building codes
• Experience with CAD tools

Benefits

• Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it
• Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work
• WFH Stipend - An initial $675 CAD(Non-engineers) or $1000 CAD (Engineering roles)
• Coworking Stipend - $400 CAD / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you
• Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge
• Connectivity Stipend - Up to $125 CAD / month towards internet or phone
• Learning & Development - $970/annually to use towards professional development (You have to complete 90 days of employment to receive this stipend)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Aurora will cover 100% of premiums for employee-only and dependent coverage of our supplemental medical, dental, and vision plans