Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager at Verse Medical will lead a talented team of engineers in building sophisticated software solutions tailored for hospitals and patients. This role includes making crucial architectural decisions, guiding engineers through complex projects, and fostering a collaborative environment. You'll also be involved in hiring and developing the engineering team as we expand, finding creative solutions to challenging technical problems, and supporting engineers through coaching and feedback.

To be successful as an Engineering Manager at Verse Medical, candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience managing a team of software engineers and three or more years as a full stack software engineer. Strong expertise in web-based APIs, frontend frameworks, and databases is essential, along with exceptional communication skills for coordinating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A proven track record of leading complex technical projects is vital as well.

As an Engineering Manager at Verse Medical, you will work with a range of technologies including Python and Typescript for programming. You will also utilize various infrastructures such as Postgres, Airflow, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Additionally, frameworks like Flask, React, and Apollo GraphQL will be central to the software solutions you help develop, ensuring they are robust and user-friendly.

The team culture at Verse Medical values collaboration and innovation, with engineers not siloed away from other departments. As an Engineering Manager, you'll experience direct interactions with customers and internal teams, which enhances the product development process and promotes a deeper understanding of user needs. The culture is grounded in principles of pragmatism, simplicity, and a commitment to high-quality delivery, encouraging a fast-paced yet supportive work environment.

The Engineering Manager position at Verse Medical presents numerous opportunities for rapid career advancement within our growing organization. As we expand and innovate, there will be ample chance to take on more responsibilities, lead larger teams, and contribute to high-impact projects within the healthcare technology landscape. Additionally, the skill sets and leadership experience gained in this role will prepare you for future growth into senior management positions.

In your response, focus on specific examples of your leadership style, including how you foster collaboration, support engineers, and drive productivity. Highlight any major projects or initiatives where you successfully guided your team through challenges, showcasing your problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Discuss specific instances where your architectural choices led to improved performance, scalability, or maintainability of software projects. Be prepared to explain your decision-making process, factors that influenced your choices, and the results achieved as a result of those decisions.

Emphasize your strategies for bridging the gap between diverse teams, such as regular meetings, shared documentation, and fostering a culture of open feedback. Provide examples of how you've navigated misunderstandings or facilitated collaboration to achieve project goals.

Share your philosophy around mentoring, including techniques you use to help team members grow their skills. Illustrate this with examples of how you've provided constructive feedback, created development plans, or facilitated learning opportunities for your team.

Detail your problem-solving framework, which may include assessing the issue, gathering input from the team, brainstorming solutions, and weighing the pros and cons of each. Provide an example of a significant challenge and your systematic approach to resolving it.

Describe a particular project where your leadership made a tangible difference—whether in user satisfaction, performance, or operational efficiency. Paint a picture of the project scope, your role in leading it, and how success was measured after completion.

Express your passion for making a difference in people's lives through technology, particularly in the context of healthcare. Share personal anecdotes or experiences that illustrate your commitment to improving patient care and address challenges within the industry.

Mention the resources you rely on, such as blogs, webinars, workshops, or professional networks. Discuss your philosophy around continuous learning and your drive to incorporate new technologies and methodologies into your team's work for enhanced performance.

Outline your experiences in sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and assessing both technical skills and cultural fit. Mention particular strategies you’ve utilized to build diverse and high-performing teams that align with company values.

Discuss key performance indicators or metrics you track to evaluate the effectiveness of your team, such as project timeliness, quality of deliverables, and team engagement. Provide insights into how you use these metrics to drive improvements and recognize achievements.