Engineering Manager, Canada

Ashby; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Canada is seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead and mentor a team of engineers. This role involves managing team growth, enhancing product quality, and implementing processes for efficiency. The ideal candidate should have proven engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with software development practices. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including unlimited PTO and professional development budgets.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Unlimited PTO

Generous equipment budget

$100/month education budget

Fully paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an engineer with a strong background in product development.
• Previous experience in a leadership or management role within an engineering team.
• Commitment to staying up‑to‑date with technology trends and advancements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor three to five engineers while hiring additional team members.
• Provide feedback on product and technical specifications to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Engage in debugging and minor coding tasks to maintain technical proficiency.
• Propose and lead department‑wide initiatives to improve processes and tools.
• Design and improve the interview process based on team feedback and needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong technical skills

Ability to coach engineers

Software development practices familiarity

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Unlimited PTO for a healthy work-life balance
• Minimum of 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Generous equipment, software, and office furniture budget
• $100/month education budget with coverage for conferences
• Opportunity to influence and shape the engineering culture in a rapidly growing company

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Manage and mentor three to five engineers while hiring additional team members
• Provide feedback on product and technical specifications to enhance quality and efficiency
• Engage in debugging and minor coding tasks to maintain technical proficiency
• Propose and lead department‑wide initiatives to improve processes and tools
• Design and improve the interview process based on team feedback and needs

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Proven experience as an engineer with a strong background in product development
• Previous experience in a leadership or management role within an engineering team
• Ability to influence decisions and coach engineers effectively
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with software development practices
• Commitment to staying up‑to‑date with technology trends and advancements

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in building and scaling engineering teams in a high‑growth environment
• Background in talent acquisition software or related fields
• Familiarity with diverse hiring practices and initiatives
• Previous experience in defining and implementing engineering processes
• Strong communication skills with a focus on collaboration and team dynamics

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