Engineering Team Leader (Remote, Global)

Job summary

The Engineering Team Leader is responsible for guiding a small team of engineers in product development while managing team dynamics and fostering individual growth. This role involves a blend of management and hands-on engineering work, focusing on optimizing workflows and enhancing team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an engineering team of at least 2 members.
• Proficient in Frontend (React, JS, ES6, Jest) or Backend (Elixir/Phoenix) technologies.
• Strong commitment to promoting organizational values and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and best practices.
• Proven ability to design and implement automation workflows.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a product team of 3-5 engineers, dedicating 30% of time to management tasks.
• Participate actively in product development alongside the team.
• Oversee hiring and onboarding processes for new engineers.
• Provide continuous feedback and coaching to team members.
• Redesign engineering workflows to incorporate autonomous agents.
• Develop reusable workflows and ensure quality through verification loops.

Skills

• Strong engineering fundamentals and experience with production systems.
• Ability to think systematically and define clear specifications.
• Focus on efficient processes with a people-first approach.
• Ability to inspire and instill confidence in team members.

Education

• Relevant degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with tools for project management and collaboration in a remote setting.