Engineering Manager

We’re growing fast and looking for an organized and self-motivated Engineering Manager to help take our team to the next level!

Join the LeadSimple Team:

LeadSimple’s founders started a lead generation business connecting landlords with property management companies. Witnessing the challenges lead buyers had closing deals led into a natural segue to build out an industry-specific CRM which became the de-facto industry standard. Fast forward to 2020 when we released a process/workflow suite to move from the sales side of our clients business into the heart of day-to-day operations. The market was hungry and responded aggressively to the new direction, which led us to double down with growth and additional product expansion.

Position Responsibilities:

The software engineering manager will oversee and lead a team of software developers, coordinating their efforts to design, develop, and maintain software products while ensuring efficient project execution and team collaboration

This role includes:

• Manage Software Development Projects - Plan, execute, and oversee software development projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide timely communication on project status, issues, and progress to stakeholders, both within and outside the organization.
• Technical Guidance: Offer technical expertise and guidance to team members, helping them solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration within the team and with other departments, such as product management and customer support.
• Resource Allocation: Manage resources, including personnel and tools, to optimize team productivity.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance development processes and practices to increase efficiency and product quality.
• Attend and Participate in Meetings - Attend weekly one-on-ones with your supervisor, department level 10 with your team, and the all-hands with the whole company. Show up on time, come prepared with any topics that you would like to discuss, and participate in finding solutions for issues that come up.
• Lead and Participate in Meetings - Host regular one-on-ones with your team and attend team planning and retro meetings. Participate in the weekly all-hands meeting and the departmental L10 meetings, presenting as necessary.
• Hire A Players - Partners with People Operations to identify, select and sell A Players to join their team.
• Develops Team Members - Coaches people in their current roles to improve performance, and prepares them for future roles. Owns the onboarding process for all new hires.
• Delegate & Elevate - Ensure the right people are in the right seats and entrust them with tasks and responsibilities while providing them with support, resources, and guidance to excel in their roles, allowing you to concentrate on your own high-impact responsibilities for optimal performance and efficiency.
• Manages Engineering Function - Oversee and orchestrate the activities of an engineering team by setting and executing strategic goals, allocating resources efficiently, and maintaining timelines according to the company needs.
• Leads, Manages, and Holds Engineering Team Accountable - Set a compelling vision and values, manage the execution of that vision through structured processes and priorities, and ensure all members of the team are responsible and accountable for their commitments.
• Oversees Quarterly Performance Evaluations - Organizes and facilitates performance reviews, development plans, and corrective action plans when necessary in accordance with company process. Handles discipline and termination of team members in accordance with company policy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Masters in Engineering Management or Computer Science
• 3-5 years in a software management role
• Proven success managing a team in a b2b saas environment
• Early startup experience
• Front-End: React experience and familiarity with GraphQL
• Back-End: Ruby on Rails, Postgres, Redis
• Strong skills in verbal and written communications, strategic planning, and project management
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments in a deadline-driven environment
• Active team player, self-starter, and multitasker who can quickly adjust priorities

Our Dream Teammate will be:

• A Proactive Problem Solver
• Enthusiastic and positive
• MASSIVELY Organized
• Embrace learning new technology
• Driven
• A Self-Starter
• Able to anticipate needs and provide solutions
• Always learning and coachable
• Own the outcome

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at 130K