Engineering Manager

WorkosWorkos·Remote(San Francisco)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for developer-focused products grows, companies like Workos are scaling rapidly. With a strong Series C backing, Workos is poised for further growth, making this Engineering Manager role highly attractive. Candidates with a passion for building developer platforms and experience in leading high-velocity teams will find this role compelling. Before applying, consider what drives your passion for software development and how you can empower teams to execute high-impact projects.

Job Description

About the Role

Workos is hiring an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of product engineers. The ideal candidate will have a builder's mindset, approaching the role as a startup founding member would.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead high-velocity teams that ship product quickly and with polish
  • Be deeply technical and hands-on, reading PRs, writing prototypes, and addressing issues as needed
  • Drive alignment on the roadmap and become an expert on customer needs related to the product areas your team owns
  • Coach, mentor, and build a team of curious, driven engineers

Requirements

  • Track record of successfully leading product-focused engineering teams
  • Passion for building the best developer platform

How to Stand Out

  • Emphasize your experience in leading remote or distributed teams, highlighting your strategies for keeping teams engaged and productive.
  • Showcase your technical expertise through personal projects or contributions to open-source software, demonstrating your ability to be hands-on.
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to driving technical strategy and aligning teams around a shared vision.
  • Highlight instances where you've successfully mentored engineers, contributing to their growth and the team's overall performance.
  • Be ready to address how you handle ambiguity, setbacks, or tough customer asks, and how you maintain your team's motivation through such challenges.

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