Engineering Manager Web and Advisor Visibility (WAV)

Fora Travel is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and empower a cross-functional sprint team within the Web and Advisor Visibility (WAV) pod. Our team's mission is to empower a new generation of travel entrepreneurs by building the web experiences content systems and growth surfaces that attract convert and retain the advisors and travelers who rely on Fora every day. We're looking for someone who can own a fast-moving web platform — from a flexible CMS and AI-assisted landing page generation to design system foundations and performance — and translate ambitious product goals into a well-executed scalable frontend. 

You will partner closely with Product Design and Growth to deliver high-impact web initiatives while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people energized by web performance and frontend systems at scale and excited to shape the digital face of a company in hypergrowth.

• Manage day-to-day execution of a cross-functional sprint team ensuring strong delivery clear priorities and sustainable development practices.
• Partner closely with product design and growth counterparts to define solutions that improve advisor acquisition onboarding and web-based workflows.
• Oversee the development of new platform capabilities while continuously improving existing functionality across the CMS landing page tooling design system and web performance.
• Provide technical leadership by engaging deeply with architecture implementation details and frontend engineering fundamentals to guide high-quality technical decisions.
• Coach and develop engineers through regular feedback mentorship and career development support.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that reflects the organization's commitment to building diverse and high-performing engineering teams.

• 4+ years of experience in engineering management roles with a proven track record of driving successful product deliveries and team growth.
• 8+ years experience in web systems development.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers effectively manage performance and build highly motivated engaged teams.
• Strong technical acumen with experience making informed architectural decisions addressing technical debt and setting robust engineering standards.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills including the ability to break down complex projects anticipate risks and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills able to translate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders and facilitate productive drama-free project launches.
• Proven recruiting experience capable of evaluating engineering candidates effectively and representing the company positively.
• A collaborative empathetic leadership style that emphasizes humility openness to feedback accountability and continuous learning.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an early- to mid-stage startup environment where ambiguity and pace are part of the fun.
• First-principles thinker who carefully evaluates each problem thoughtfully choosing between established best practices and bespoke solutions especially when designing team processes and norms.

Compensation range for this role can vary widely depending on experience and for this role an indicative range is $210k-$235k + equity. Other benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views. 

What We Do

Fora is the modern travel agency redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology personalized training a vibrant community and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle. At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career offering unparalleled flexibility autonomy and support. We believe that everyone from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions. Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch offering: Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge no matter their starting point. A powerful suite of tools for booking client management and marketing ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences. Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors fostering collaboration support and shared learning. Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands providing access to competitive rates perks and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings. Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez Jake Peters and Evan Frank Fora has experienced rapid growth expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. Earlier this year we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.

Why Work With Us

Fora is redefining the travel industry by challenging norms and fostering a culture of growth curiosity and autonomy. We invest in cutting-edge technology to fuel innovation and empower our team to drive impactful change. Here you’ll find meaningful work with ample opportunities for internal growth.

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