Software Engineering Manager

Cricut•South Jordan, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cricut is looking for a talented Engineer Manager to help us take our apps to the next level. The position demands a candidate capable of doing high-quality work against technical and schedule challenges, while following strong software design and process principles. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic team, working on cutting edge mobile technology. You are a driver of change and you have yet to meet a technological challenge you cannot resolve. You are dedicated to developing clean code that will help shape software which thrills our users.

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a lead or management role
Background as a hands-on engineer with experience on at least one client platform (iOS, Android, or Desktop)
2+ years of experience directly managing software engineers — including performance management, hiring, and career development (not just technical leadership)
Track record of building and retaining high-performing engineering teams
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies at the team and program level
Strong cross-functional communication skills — comfortable partnering with product, design, and executive stakeholders
Experience managing remote or offshore contractor teams
Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and make sound decisions without needing to be the deepest expert in the room

Nice To Haves

Experience managing cross-platform teams (iOS + Android + Desktop)
Background in consumer hardware/software product companies
Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and how they affect team productivity and resourcing

Responsibilities

Lead with ownership: thrive in ambiguity, proactively clarify requirements, and drive work forward without waiting for direction
Lead and support 1–2 product pods, each consisting of a Tech Lead, Senior Engineers, and contractors across iOS, Android, and Desktop
Spend ~30% of time in the code (reviewing code, PRs, etc.).
Set goals, give feedback, conduct performance reviews, and actively manage career development for direct reports
Partner with Product Management and UX at the roadmap level to align pod priorities with business goals
Own hiring for your pods — drive job descriptions, run interview loops, make hiring decisions, and onboard new team members
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture; address dynamics and morale proactively
Support architectural planning and technical direction without owning it — your Tech Leads drive technical decisions; you ensure they have the clarity, resources, and space to do so
Break down quarterly plans into pod-level commitments and manage delivery timelines across your teams
Act as a bridge between engineering and other departments (product, design, QA, marketing)
Guide Agile/Scrum practices across your pods; ensure ceremonies are effective, not performative
Manage contractor relationships and coordinate with offshore teams