Engineering Manager

CoLab Software; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team of software developers. This role is pivotal in driving product development and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You will foster a positive team culture, manage project timelines, and align engineering efforts with strategic goals. With the flexibility to work remotely within Canada, this position offers a competitive compensation package, including stock options and an extensive benefits plan. If you're a passionate leader with a strong technical background and thrive in fast-paced environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Vacation

RRSP Matching

Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of engineering experience, with 2-3 years in leadership.
• Experience in building scalable production web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to execute product development projects.
• Align engineering efforts with company strategic objectives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Customer-Centric Engineering

Scalable Web Applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Java

C#

.NET

Job description

At CoLab, we help mechanical engineering teams bring life-changing products to market years sooner.

CoLab is a cloud based platform purpose built for fast, effective design review. Using CoLab, multiple engineers, designers, and other stakeholders can review designs together and build off one another's feedback. Engineers at companies like Ford, Komatsu, and Johnson Controls use CoLab to review designs faster, prevent mistakes, and build the next generation of innovative products.

About the role:

As an Engineering Manager at CoLab, you will lead a team of Software Developers to execute a variety of Product Development projects. This open role is on our “Connect” team, which focuses on our integrations with various systems, including with engineering data management solutions. You will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Application Security Specialists, Technical Customer Support and Leadership to ship new features & capabilities, extend existing functionality, and address application issues for our valued customers.

Engineering Managers operate at the intersection of technical execution, team leadership, and business alignment. They are pivotal in scaling the team (hiring & career development), delivering quality software, and maintaining a balance between short-term goals and long-term technical sustainability. You will lead a team of 6-8 direct reports.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic people leader that has a strong technical background, and has experienced the journey from Start Up to Scale Up and beyond. You have a demonstrated ability to ship great products, are comfortable with competing priorities, and enjoy the process of growing a team in a fast paced environment.

What you’ll do:

• Team Building: Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to build high-performing teams. Collaborate with HR and leadership to scale the team as needed
• Culture Building: Foster a positive team culture aligned with the company’s values. Champion collaboration, trust, and accountability within the team
• Roadmap Alignment: Work with Product Management and senior leadership to align engineering efforts with the company’s strategic objectives. Provide input on the feasibility and timelines of key initiatives
• Project Management: Own the delivery of high-quality software on schedule. Work with your team to break down projects into manageable tasks, set clear priorities, and ensure effective resource allocation
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that code quality, testing practices, and deployment pipelines meet the company’s standards. Advocate for automated testing, CI/CD, and minimizing technical debt
• Growth and Performance Management: Conduct regular 1:1s, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate career development plans for team members
• Customer-centric Engineering: Work closely with customer success or support teams to understand user feedback and prioritize fixes or enhancements that align with business goals
• Team Processes: Establish and refine engineering processes, such as development cycle planning, retrospectives, and code reviews, to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Metrics & Reporting: Track key engineering metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, quality) to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and report progress to senior leadership
• Documentation: Ensure adequate technical and process documentation is maintained, making knowledge accessible across the team.

Who you are:

Must-Haves:

• Strong engineering background. 5–8+ years of hands-on engineering experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience building scalable production web-applications and integrations, particularly in high-growth environments
• Ability to balance customer needs with technical feasibility, ensuring the team delivers value to end users while meeting business goals
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, make trade-offs, and implement robust solutions under tight timelines
• Proven success in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring engineers, with an eye for identifying talent that aligns with both technical needs and company culture
• Ability to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and guide team members toward achieving personal and team goals
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities. Experience working in startups or high-growth companies is highly valued

Bonus Points:

• Development experience with Java, C#, .NET
• Experience working on engineering software or within a mechanical engineering / hardware product development team

The extra details:

• Compensation: This is a full-time, permanent position with an attractive compensation package that includes a stock options package.
• Benefits: This role offers an extended health and benefits package that includes unlimited paid vacation and RRSP matching.
• Remote/Hybrid Work: Our main office location is in St. John’s, NL where we offer hybrid and remote opportunities. This role has the flexibility to work from anywhere within Canada.

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