Engineering Manager
US$120,000 – US$217,500 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager - Engineering, VP”
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- Expected experience
- 15+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$217,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
Summary
The Senior Manager, Engineering leads multiple engineering Scrum teams through direct management of Team Leads and is responsible for delivering high‑quality, scalable software solutions aligned with business and strategic objectives. This role bridges hands‑on execution and strategic leadership, providing technical oversight, people leadership, and operational excellence while partnering closely with Product Management, Architecture, and Client Services. The Senior Manager reports into an Engineering Director and acts as a key multiplier for engineering effectiveness, quality, and delivery predictability.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Delivery & Execution
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery across multiple Scrum teams, ensuring commitments are met with high quality and predictable outcomes.
- Partner with Product Management to translate business and market needs into executable plans and prioritized backlogs.
- Monitor progress across initiatives and work packages; proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure effective Agile practices are followed consistently, while evolving processes to improve throughput, quality, and team health.
People & Organizational Leadership
- Manage and mentor multiple Engineering Team Leads, including performance management, engagement, career development, and succession planning.
- Foster a strong engineering culture emphasizing accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining top engineering talent in partnership with Engineering Directors and HR.
- Act as an escalation point for complex people, process, and delivery challenges across teams.
Technical & Architectural Oversight
- Provide technical leadership and guidance across teams, ensuring designs are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with architectural standards.
- Review and guide system design, major code changes, and integration strategies with a strong focus on simplicity, performance, and reliability.
- Advise Team Leads and senior engineers on complex technical problems and cross‑team design decisions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their applicability to business and platform needs.
Quality & Operational Excellence
- Ensure strong engineering discipline including design reviews, code reviews, testing strategies, and release readiness.