Sr. Manager, Engineering - Product Platform

Jobgether

5d•$200,000 - $230,000•Remote

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team responsible for building the foundational systems that power product teams and internal operations. You will drive initiatives across mobile, backend, and AI-driven tooling, enabling scalable, reliable, and high-impact solutions. The position emphasizes both technical leadership and people management, cultivating an environment where engineers thrive and deliver meaningful product outcomes. You will collaborate closely with product and organizational leaders, balancing strategic platform improvements with rapid delivery of business-critical solutions. This role provides visibility into high-leverage engineering work, the ability to influence architectural direction, and the chance to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and innovation.

Requirements

5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing platform or foundational engineering teams.
Proven track record delivering complex technical initiatives across mobile, backend, or multi-platform environments.
Experience with software engineering best practices and architectural patterns for high-traffic, scalable systems.
Demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers, fostering high-performing teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience building systems designed for reliability, scalability, and experimentation.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Hands-on understanding of mobile development, backend services, and AI/automation tools is preferred.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment, balancing technical excellence with business impact.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on understanding of mobile development, backend services, and AI/automation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a cross-functional team of engineers, setting quarterly objectives and ensuring alignment with product and organizational strategy.
Build strong relationships with product and engineering leaders to identify collaboration opportunities and platform improvements.
Balance platform delivery with foundational system improvements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
Oversee backlog management, prioritizing technical debt, maintenance, and new initiatives to maintain predictable delivery.
Champion engineering quality standards, including testing practices, observability, and continuous improvement.
Mentor, coach, and support engineers in career growth, performance management, and team engagement.
Contribute to architectural decision-making, guiding technical direction across mobile and backend systems.
Drive delivery of AI-driven tooling to enhance engineering productivity and modernization efforts.

Benefits

Competitive salary range: $200,000â$230,000, based on experience and location.
Annual performance bonus and potential equity participation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Flexible time-off policy with responsible vacation and parental leave.
Monthly wellness and technology allowances.
Paid maternity and paternity leave, plus fertility support.
Access to professional development, mentorship programs, and virtual learning resources.
Opportunities to participate in volunteer and community engagement initiatives.
Fully remote work environment with occasional in-person team gatherings.