Engineering Manager

More than 15 million people use Screencastify to record, edit and share all sorts of amazing videos. We like to think that we've democratized video creation by making it simpler and more affordable than ever before.

At Screencastify, we value accountability, commitment, and speed. We take our responsibility to our users very seriously, so when we miss a deadline or slow down, it matters.

We’re not a pay-your-dues culture; we will train you quickly and then give you substantial responsibility. The better the results you drive, the more you’ll be rewarded.

We’re a competitive culture in some ways, but not in others. On one hand, we love to win and hate to lose, and if you do great work, you’ll probably inspire someone working with you to try to do even better. But someone else does not need to lose for you to win.

We constantly challenge each other and push our quality of thought and work to new limits. But no matter how strong a disagreement may be, we want to work in a company of deeply good people who treat their colleagues exceptionally well. No matter how talented, we won’t hire jerks.

We built the simplest and most reliable screen recorder in the world, but that’s only the beginning. Our near future is full of ambitious new goals, features, and products that will enable us to further improve how we provide service to our users and accelerate our already fast growth.

We prioritize fast iteration without compromising quality while maintaining attention to detail that creates the kind of delightful interactions we’re known for. We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, and thoughtful Engineering Manager to lead squads of engineers to maintain a positive and productive workflow.

1. Tackle our most interesting and impactful problems. Our team is still small, and people wear many hats. You'd jump between product, marketing, internal tools, and design — participating in every phase from inception to implementation. Absolutely no boredom.
2. Work with an extremely talented team. Our team has built a product used by millions of people. We focus on solving problems that matter and putting product quality above all else.
3. Join us at a magical time. We're profitable and support tens of millions of users with a small team, which gives us a huge green field to work with. You'll join at the perfect time to shape how we grow from here.

What you’ll do:

In 30 days you will have:

• Grown comfortable with the structure of our codebase and shipped a few simple features
• Worked with product management to gain a clear picture of the short and medium-term roadmap
• Worked with our Director of Engineering and the other Engineering Managers to identify areas of opportunity to improve our engineering practices
• Met with the Engineers on your squad to determine their working style as well as goals and outcomes for their careers

In 60 days you will have:

• Built relationships with the Engineers in your squad so that you understand their strengths and weaknesses
• Begun development of individual progression maps for Engineers in your squad based on your understanding of their personal goals
• Assumed responsibility as the point person for the product team to interact with your squad
• Directly lead code reviews, and give specific coaching to Senior Engineers on how to more effectively review code
• Regularly paired with the members of your squad and given specific coaching to your squad on how to best take advantage of pairing

In 90 days you will have:

• Demonstrably increased the velocity and quality of output in your squad
• Lead the development and successful release of at least one major product feature/initiative with your squad
• Improved testability and reliability of your squad code through continual development of code review and pairing practices
• Fostered curiosity and growth with the Engineers on your squad and began to lead them through their progression map

You’re perfect for this role if you:

• Deliver results consistently -- Your teams regularly solve high-value problems for users with high-quality code that is well-designed and maintainable.
• Stay accountable and responsible – You are a resource and hub of information for your squad, your product, and the rest of the company.
• Manage delegation of work – You find ways for the Engineers on your squad to grow, excel, and work toward their strengths
• Value teamwork and mentorship – Success in this role requires you to be a great teacher and a great learner.
• Are logical and confident in your decision-making – You accurately weigh a variety of viewpoints and information to guide clear choices for your squad.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication – You proactively identify and fill gaps in communication, both within the squad and in where your squad interacts across departments.
• Have strong technical competency – Your sole focus in your work will not be writing code, but you will still be expected to lead squads and understand our systems at a high level.
• Have empathy and compassion – You’re invested in the well-being and growth of every member of your squad.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation. We take a data-driven approach to our compensation strategy so all employees are paid competitively and equitably.
• 401k plan. We want to invest in present you and future you, which is why we offer a generous 401k match with our 401k plan.
• Minimum vacation policy. We recognize the importance of taking personal time off, and require our employees to take at least 15 vacation days per year. You’re also encouraged to take additional paid time off, as needed.
• Flexible work policy. Gone are the days of being in an office from 9-5, Monday through Friday. We recognize there are better ways to measure productivity than counting the number of hours you’re in the office and that sometimes the office isn’t the best place to be productive.
• Parental leave. Generous paid time off for parents to bond with the newest addition to their family!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of employee medical premiums and 50% of employee dental & vision premiums. Plus, all employees receive a free One Medical membership.
• Professional development. Each department has a professional development budget and employees are encouraged to take workshops, attend webinars, join associations, and anything else that could help grow their careers. Did we also mention employees get free access to Udemy for Business?
• Divvy bike membership. If you’re in Chicago, take advantage of an annual Divvy membership -- on us.