Engineering Manager, Backend (AI Dashcam Products)

As an Engineering Manager, Backend for AI Dashcam Products at Motive, your primary responsibilities will include defining and implementing a technology vision for new fleet and driver safety features, managing product outcomes, collaborating with multiple teams on technical designs, and leading the execution of high-quality functionalities for our customers. You'll oversee the engineering team's daily operations while developing best practices and continuously evolving our development processes.

To qualify for the Engineering Manager, Backend role at Motive, candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have at least 8 years of software engineering experience. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have management experience leading teams of 10 or more engineers and a proven track record in building high-scale distributed systems.

An Engineering Manager at Motive plays a significant role in shaping a strong and productive team culture by providing effective coaching, guiding career development, and fostering an inclusive work environment. By demonstrating leadership and promoting innovative practices, you can help build an atmosphere where Engineers are motivated and empowered to excel.

Essential technical skills for the Engineering Manager, Backend at Motive include expertise in distributed systems, cloud computing, agile product development, and build tools. A comprehensive understanding of front-end engineering and mobile development is also beneficial, particularly in ensuring a cohesive approach to product development across different teams.

Candidates stepping into the Engineering Manager, Backend role at Motive can expect significant opportunities for professional growth and development. With a focus on continuous learning and experimentation, you will be encouraged to refine your skills, contribute to innovative projects, and advance your career within a diverse and inclusive environment.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples where you've successfully led teams, mentioning the size of the teams and the outcomes of your leadership. Discuss your management style and how it has positively impacted team performance.

Highlight your strategies for maintaining quality in coding practices, which could include code reviews, establishing coding standards, and continuous integration practices. Share real examples that demonstrate these strategies in action.

Discuss the importance of collaboration with product teams and stakeholders. Explain how you gather insights, set priorities based on business needs, and adapt the roadmap as market conditions change, ensuring to share past experiences.

Provide a detailed case study of a project that faced challenges. Discuss how you identified the issues, the steps you took to resolve them, and what the final outcomes were, focusing on lessons learned.

Emphasize the importance of team collaboration in engineering management, illustrating your experiences with cross-functional teamwork. Share how fostering a collaborative environment leads to better outcomes.

Explain your personal practices for staying current with industry trends, such as attending conferences, participating in workshops, reading tech blogs, and engaging in professional networks. Show how this knowledge informs your work.

Discuss your strategies for implementing and maintaining agile methodologies within your team. Mention specific practices, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, and how they help in achieving productive sprints.

Address your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing communication and understanding. Describe how you facilitate discussions, manage differing opinions, and lead to constructive resolutions while maintaining team cohesion.

Share your views on prioritizing aspects like open communication, continuous learning opportunities, recognition of achievements, and inclusivity. Support your points with examples from your previous roles.

Detail your process for evaluating candidates' technical skills, such as coding tests, collaborative problem-solving sessions, and technical interviews. Explain how you align skill assessments with the needs of the projects and team dynamics.