Engineering Manager (Remote)

Proof; Canada; Remote; CAD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Work anywhere in Canada

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A technology-driven legal service provider in Canada is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team while staying hands-on with code. You will be responsible for guiding engineers, making informed technical decisions, and ensuring excellent user experiences in production software. This remote-first role offers competitive compensation between $160k and $195k CAD and encourages a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building production software (frontend or full-stack).
• At least 2 years as a tech lead, team lead, or manager.
• Current experience with modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript).

Responsibilities

• Coach, unblock, and guide engineers.
• Jump into code to debug or build prototypes.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and discussions.

Skills

Building production software

Technical leadership

Modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript)

Communication in a remote-first environment

Job description

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About Proof

Proof is revolutionizing how law firms operate. Our platform is trusted by thousands of legal professionals to streamline workflows and unlock new levels of efficiency. As we scale rapidly, we’re looking for an Engineering Manager who leads with clarity and confidence—but isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves in the code when it matters most.

Overview

This role emphasizes leadership with technical depth. You’ll spend most of your energy coaching, unblocking, and guiding engineers, while also jumping into the codebase to debug production issues or prototype proofs of concept when needed. If you want to grow as a leader while staying technically credible, this is the right path.

What You’ll Do

Technical Leadership

• Stay close enough to the stack to make informed technical decisions
• Review PRs, validate designs, and set a high quality bar
• Jump into code when needed—whether it’s unblocking a teammate, debugging production, or spiking a new idea
• Ensure our frontend and full-stack systems deliver excellent user experiences
• Build and nurture a high-performing, collaborative team
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and coaching
• Create an environment where engineers feel ownership and accountability
• Help attract and hire strong engineers who share our hands-on culture

Strategic Execution

• Partner with Product and Design to define technical roadmaps
• Balance speed, quality, and long-term sustainability in decision-making
• Translate vision into execution by connecting strategy with technical reality
• Lead by example: you don’t just set standards—you live them

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience building production software (frontend or full-stack)
• At least 2 years as a tech lead, team lead, or manager
• Current experience with modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript)
• Strong track record of building performant, user-friendly applications
• Excellent communication in a remote-first environment

The Right Mindset

• You’re a leader first, but you keep your technical edge sharp
• You’re not afraid to code when it’s the fastest or clearest path forward
• You believe credibility as a leader comes from both guidance and action
• You care deeply about building products people love to use

Not the Right Fit If…

• You want a purely people-management role, away from the technical details
• You haven’t written or reviewed production code in a long time
• You see hands-on coding as beneath a manager’s role

Bonus Points

• Experience scaling frontend performance and accessibility
• Strong knowledge of GraphQL and modern API design
• Background in design systems or component libraries
• Passion for developer experience, CI/CD, and productivity tooling
• Startup experience at Series A/B stage

What We Offer

• Remote-first: Work anywhere in Canada with flexible hours
• Competitive Compensation: $160k–$195k CAD
• Recharge: Flexible vacation policy that actually encourages time off
• Growth: Opportunity to shape both team and product as we scale

Ready to Lead Without Losing Touch?

If you’re a frontend-leaning or full-stack engineer who’s ready to grow as a leader—without becoming “just a manager”—we’d love to hear from you.