Engineering Manager (C++)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Engineering Manager specializing in C++. This role focuses on leading a team of engineers to oversee task prioritization and ensure efficient delivery for a complex platform with hundreds of thousands of daily users. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in managing technical teams, with a commitment to inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading software or technical teams.
• Solid commercial C++ experience on complex systems.
• Proven experience with large, multi-component systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of six engineers.
• Partner with Product to define scope and establish a roadmap.
• Architect and implement reliable platform features.

Skills

Team Leadership

C++

Performance Management

Observability and Logging

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Flux

Job description

Engineering Manager (C++), Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Signify Technology

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Engineering Manager - C++

Super chance for a C++ focused Engineering Manager to work on a complex platform that sees 100ks of daily users.

The role involves leading a team of six engineers, overseeing task prioritization, and driving strategic planning to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.

Location: UK, fully remote

Why join and what you’ll do

• Lead and mentor a team of six engineers, setting priorities and driving delivery
• Partner with Product to define scope, estimate effort, and establish a roadmap
• Architect and implement reliable platform features at scale for hundreds of thousands of users daily
• Build proactive monitoring, alerting, and rapid incident response processes
• Balance feature development with technical debt reduction
• Integrate new AI-driven capabilities to enhance security and user experience

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience leading software or technical teams, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Solid commercial C++ experience on complex systems
• Proven experience with large, multi-component systems and distributed team practices
• Strong background in observability and logging
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automated deployments (Terraform, Helm or Flux)

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applicants requiring accessibility adjustments during the application or interview process. Signify’s mission is to empower everyone, regardless of background or circumstances, to achieve their careers. We are building a diverse future, one placement at a time.