Engineering Manager

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hands-On Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team.
Role Overview:

As a Hands-On Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and contributing to the activities of the engineering on the marketplace team. The team is responsible for matching businesses and professionals on the platform. You will be responsible for managing and guiding a group of talented engineers, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, meeting quality standards, and driving continuous improvement. In addition to your managerial duties, you will also remain actively involved in technical aspects, contributing to the development and execution of complex engineering projects.

This is a hybrid position based in downtown San Francisco with an expectation to work from office at least 3 days in a week

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain and enhance your technical expertise to actively participate in engineering tasks, providing guidance and support to the team when needed.
• Hands-On Involvement: Contribute directly to engineering projects, taking on technical tasks and challenges to set an example for the team.
• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively, balancing workloads among team members and optimizing productivity.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance assessments, providing feedback, and identifying areas for professional development for individual team members.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments (e.g., product management, quality assurance, operations) to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices to enhance engineering workflows.
• Risk Management: Analyze potential risks and challenges in projects and work with the team to develop mitigation strategies.
• Technical Documentation: Ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation of engineering designs, methodologies, and project details.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive innovation within the team and the company.

Who You Are

• 9+ years of experience with 1+ years of experience in managing teams
• Must be hands-on and coding 60% of time with strong engineering fundamentals
• Proven experience in a hands-on engineering role, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Previous experience in a leadership or managerial capacity, leading engineering teams to achieve project goals.
• Strong technical expertise and proficiency with a passion for remaining hands-on in engineering tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically to address complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proven project management abilities, including planning, organizing, and tracking project progress.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Recruiting experience (sourcing, interviewing, offering, etc) is ideal
• Our tech stack: Python, Django, React/React Native, AWS, MySQL

For CA based applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $185,000-$210,000
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
  
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
  
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
  
• Flexible paid time off
  
• At least 8 paid company holidays annually
  
• Home office stipend
  
• Phone stipend
  
• Commuter stipend
  
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
  
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
  
• Flexible spending plans
  
• 401K plan
  
• Perkspot - discount program through Lumity

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location.  Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

Instawork Values

• Bias for Action -- We are a growing team and an evolving product. We want a team of do’ers to drive the company forward, even if it means making decisions with incomplete information or being wrong.
  
• Act Like an Owner -- Treat this company as though it is your own. Execute on the fundamentals, and act creatively to drive growth. Your ability to drive impact in any part of our company is only limited by your courage and conviction, not your job title.
  
• Always Be Learning -- We are changing an entire industry. We strive to learn from each other and get better each day, week, and month, so that our team’s learnings can compound and we can all improve, together.
  
• Empathy, Trust, Candor -- Empathy for our business partners and professionals means we put ourselves in their shoes. Empathy for our colleagues means we are always upfront and honest with each other, which comes from trust.

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