Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager at Campus will focus on leading a team of engineers to build scalable solutions, fostering a high-performing culture, driving technology innovations, and collaborating closely with product and design teams. You’ll also be responsible for hiring and mentoring talent, defining career development opportunities, and enhancing platform performance for a seamless user experience.

Candidates for the Engineering Manager position at Campus should have at least 5 years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role. Strong technical proficiency in web technologies and scalable architectures, along with excellent people management skills, are essential to successfully mentor and develop engineering talent.

Success for the Engineering Manager at Campus is defined by the ability to create a nurturing engineering environment, develop effective teams, and implement systems that support the growth and efficiency of education technology. Additionally, maintaining strong collaborations with product and cross-functional teams while contributing to platform enhancements is crucial.

Campus prides itself on fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and inclusivity. As an Engineering Manager, you can expect to be part of an environment that encourages continuous learning and personal development while collaborating with passionate individuals dedicated to shaping the future of education.

Absolutely! Campus is committed to your professional development as an Engineering Manager. You'll have access to various career development plans and performance reviews that support your growth alongside opportunities to shape the technology that impacts students' educational journeys.

In your response, consider mentioning your focus on coaching and mentorship while fostering a collaborative environment that credits team contributions. Highlight your adaptability to team dynamics and your commitment to empowering engineers through both autonomy and support.

Explain your strategic approach to prioritization. Discuss how you assess project impact, align with business goals, and manage resources efficiently. It’s beneficial to mention any frameworks or methodologies you prefer, such as Agile or Lean, to address competing priorities.

Share specific examples of past projects where you have contributed to or managed scalable architectures, focusing on the technologies utilized and how they supported growth. Emphasize your understanding of design patterns and decision-making processes concerning scalability.

Discuss your commitment to inclusivity, providing examples of initiatives you've taken or encouraged in previous roles, such as team training, open dialogue, and celebration of diverse backgrounds, ensuring every team member feels valued and heard.

Describe your philosophy on performance reviews, emphasizing constructive feedback and growth opportunities. Touch on your process of setting clear metrics, maintaining ongoing dialogue, and how you align individual goals with team objectives.

Share a specific situation where you used active listening and mediation to address a conflict. Highlight your methods in navigating the discussion, the resolution strategies you implemented, and the positive outcomes for team dynamics.

Technology is ever-evolving, so discuss your approaches to continuous learning through industry publications, attend webinars, or participate in tech conferences. Highlight any relevant certifications or courses that keep you knowledgeable and partially enhance your managerial skills.

You might want to highlight the importance of time allocation and delegation to effectively manage tasks while retaining a technical edge. Mention how you maintain updated knowledge in your field while ensuring the team functions efficiently.

Focus on how you would implement monitoring tools, establish KPIs, and promote a proactive approach to identifying potential issues. Discuss your experience with testing and maintenance schedules to uphold system reliability.

Provide a narrative emphasizing your mentorship approach, the skills or challenges addressed, and the subsequent achievements of your mentee. Illustrate how you created an environment conducive to their success.