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The Engineering Manager at Snyk is responsible for overseeing the Runtime team, shaping its vision, and ensuring technical excellence. Key responsibilities include co-developing the team roadmap, hiring and onboarding new engineers, facilitating career development, and managing agile processes. This role is a blend of technical leadership and people management, aimed at building scalable security solutions.

To qualify for the Engineering Manager position at Snyk, candidates should possess at least two years of commercial experience in engineering management, a background in large-scale software systems design, and proficiency in core programming languages such as Go or TypeScript. A deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and language runtimes is also vital for this role.

Snyk is devoted to fostering an inclusive and engaging work culture. As an Engineering Manager, you will benefit from a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages collaboration. There are numerous employee resource groups and global initiatives focused on health, wellness, and work/life balance, all designed to help employees thrive.

An Engineering Manager at Snyk will engage with a wide range of technologies involving cloud infrastructure like Kubernetes and Docker, as well as programming in languages like Go and TypeScript. Knowledge of eBPF and various instrumentation techniques is advantageous for building efficient and reliable runtime systems.

The team culture at Snyk is centered around collaboration, support, and empowerment. You’ll lead a distributed team that values autonomy, encouraging each member to drive their direction and priorities. The focus is on fostering empathy, innovation, and delivering impactful products.

Snyk emphasizes career development for its employees. As an Engineering Manager, you will be actively involved in your team’s professional growth, participating in performance reviews, coaching, and skills enhancement. Additionally, the dynamic environment encourages continuous learning and adaptability in emerging technologies.

Snyk is led by four core values: One Team, Care Deeply, Customer Centric, and Forward Thinking. As an Engineering Manager, embracing these values is crucial to inspiring trust and collaboration within your team while driving business impact.

Prioritization as an Engineering Manager involves identifying team strengths, aligning tasks with business objectives, and utilizing agile methodologies. It's essential to communicate transparently with the team and ensure that everyone understands the impact of their work.

Building a cohesive team starts with fostering open communication, regular one-on-ones, and collaborative goal-setting. Sharing successes and challenges helps to create a supportive atmosphere where team members feel valued and engaged.

Managing technical debt requires a balance between delivering new features and addressing underlying issues. Regularly reviewing code, setting aside dedicated time for refactoring, and involving the team in decision-making can help mitigate technical debt effectively.

Conflict resolution involves active listening and mediation techniques that address issues head-on. Encouraging open dialogue and establishing a common ground can lead to effective solutions that benefit both the team and project outcomes.

I have extensive experience implementing agile methodologies by facilitating scrum meetings, maintaining backlogs, and ensuring that the team adapts to changing requirements. This flexibility allows the team to remain efficient while meeting project deadlines.

Ensuring quality involves rigorous testing, code reviews, and setting clear coding standards. It's crucial to maintain robust documentation and foster a culture where team members feel responsible for the quality of their contributions.

Supporting professional development involves regular feedback sessions, setting individual development plans, and encouraging participation in training and conferences. Investing in team members’ growth ultimately benefits the entire team and organization.

Keeping the team motivated during challenges starts with open communication, recognizing individual efforts, and celebrating small victories. Establishing a positive environment where team members feel supported and valued can significantly enhance morale.

Remote work offers flexibility and access to a wider talent pool. It's essential to implement tools and practices that maintain communication and collaboration. Fostering a sense of belonging in a distributed team is key to success.

Having built microservices-based systems, I focus on designing APIs, managing versioning, and ensuring services communicate effectively. Monitoring and maintaining their reliability are crucial, aligned with development best practices.