Software Engineering Manager

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team.

How you’ll make an impact:

Lead our US-based engineering group (mostly full stack). In the short-term, there will be some hands-on work and code reviews.
Set goals, define tasks and manage timelines to execute a roadmap.
Collaborate with our founding team, product/design, and customers to build our Trust Platform.
Build the web app that will help us grow our platform to 1,000+ SaaS vendors, like LinkedIn, Snyk, and Instacart.
Attract, recruit, and retain engineering talent.

We’re looking for someone who has:

Entrepreneurial mindset - previous experience as an early joiner in a technology startup or evidence that you are scrappy with a "get-it-done" attitude. You thrive in an ambiguous environment and you enjoy leading people towards a common goal. You understand the main focus for engineers at a product-led startup is delivering the right features at the right time.
Strategic architectural & engineering design thinking and vision. Be able the product & business context to inform tradeoff decisions regarding work scoping, technical debt, and strategic investment. Knowing where to cut corners and where to excel.
5+ years of experience as an engineer and 2+ years' experience as an engineering manager in an agile development environment.
Advanced mastery of technologies like TypeScript, React (hooks), Node.js, ES6.
Advanced mastery of cloud & web knowledge and concepts such as HTTP/S, cloud deployments and containers, SaaS integrations.

Nice to haves:

Experience at a B2B SaaS product startup. Even better: product-led startup or a product in cybersecurity/compliance realm.
Experience with our modern web application tech stack - Next.js, Prisma, Google Cloud Platform, Apollo Server, Postgres, Cypress, Jest.

Education requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Average salary estimate

$140000 / YEARLY (est.)

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$120000K

$160000K

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What You Should Know About Software Engineering Manager, SafeBase

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join us as a Software Engineering Manager! In this exciting role at our innovative company, you'll lead our US-based engineering group, primarily focusing on full-stack capabilities. You'll have the chance to roll up your sleeves, conducting code reviews while also setting strategic goals and managing timelines to execute our project roadmap. Working closely with our founding team, product/design, and customers, you'll help build our Trust Platform that aims to support over 1,000 SaaS vendors, including recognizable names like LinkedIn and Instacart. Your entrepreneurial mindset will be crucial as you attract, recruit, and retain top engineering talent, fueling our growth and driving success. With over five years of engineering experience and two years in a management capacity in agile environments, you'll leverage your strategic architectural vision to guide your team. Your expertise in technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, and cloud deployments will empower you to make informed tradeoffs and stay ahead of the curve. If you're eager to thrive in a dynamic setting and lead a talented group of engineers towards exciting challenges, we want to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Software Engineering Manager Role at SafeBase

What are the main responsibilities of the Software Engineering Manager at our company?

As a Software Engineering Manager, your core responsibilities will include leading the engineering team, managing project timelines, and collaborating with the founding team and product designers. You'll also be involved in hands-on development and code reviews, ensuring that feature deliveries meet business goals effectively.