Engineering Manager
Socket · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Engineering Manager
- Fully remote
- TypeScript ecosystem
- Global team
- Equity included
You will lead a high-performing group of engineers, helping them navigate ambiguity and deliver quality software. The position requires balancing long-term technical investments with immediate business needs while maintaining a culture of trust and ownership.
Working closely with stakeholders, you will ensure the team solves the right problems. You will facilitate technical discussions and refine processes without micromanaging, enabling engineers to make informed decisions and execute quickly.
What you'll do
- Cultivate a culture of trust, ownership, and autonomy within the team
- Partner with stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals
- Guide architectural decisions and help reason through technical trade-offs
- Identify process bottlenecks and automate repetitive tasks to reduce toil
- Clarify priorities to help the team execute effectively in ambiguous situations
- Balance long-term technical health with near-term delivery requirements
What you'll need
- Proven experience leading engineering teams in fast-paced environments
- Ability to step into unowned or ambiguous problem areas proactively
- Strong technical judgment for engaging in deep architectural discussions
- Product sense to interpret customer needs and define product behavior
- Excellent communication skills to provide context and align cross-functional teams
- Experience managing remotely, preferably with globally distributed teams
Nice to have
- Familiarity with TypeScript or JavaScript ecosystems
Stack
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
How you'll work
- Remote-first company culture
- Quarterly team off-sites
- Globally distributed team environment
What you get
- Market competitive salary bands
- Meaningful equity program
- Comprehensive health benefits with 99% coverage
- Flexible time-off and winter shutdown period
- Paid parental leave