Senior Engineering Manager - Reliability Testing

Working Nomads; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead product-focused squads in the UK. You will guide a team in shaping reliability testing products, ensure high-quality engineering, and foster an inclusive culture. Ideal candidates should have a strong leadership record and a passion for developing people. The role offers competitive compensation between £114,000 - £143,000, along with RSUs for shared success.

Benefits

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Proven record of leading frontend or cross-functional teams at a senior level.
• Ability to shape product strategy and gathering customer feedback.
• Experience navigating a remote-first, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead two product-focused squads in reliability testing.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and career development sessions.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Product strategy

Coaching and mentoring

Collaboration across teams

Communication

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager - Reliability Testing

This is a remote position. We are considering candidates in Germany, Sweden, Spain and the UK only.

The Opportunity

Lead two product-focused squads, Grafana Cloud k6 Frontend and k6 Studio, and play a key role in shaping the future of our reliability testing products.

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the intersection of people, technology, and product direction. You’ll help define how our teams deliver reliable, high-quality experiences that empower engineers worldwide to test and improve system performance with confidence. Working closely with Product and Design, you’ll influence technical strategy, strengthen execution, and nurture an environment where talented engineers can grow and do their best work.

What will you be doing

• Conduct regular 1:1s and career development sessions to guide engineers’ professional growth.
• Foster an inclusive, high‑performing team culture built on trust and continuous feedback.
• Partner with Product and Design to refine roadmaps, align technical priorities, and deliver great user experiences.
• Translate product goals into actionable engineering plans and iterative deliverables.
• Continuously improve how teams collaborate, plan, and execute across disciplines.
• Support hiring efforts and team capacity planning in collaboration with People Ops.

What makes you a good fit

The ideal candidate combines technical depth with strong leadership and product sense. You’re comfortable setting goals, shaping product strategy, and aligning engineering work with broader business and user needs. You take a holistic approach to success by supporting people, improving how teams operate, and helping deliver high‑quality, impactful products.

• Shows a genuine passion for developing people, providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance that help individuals grow and reach their potential.
• Has a proven record of leading frontend or cross‑functional teams at a senior level, with a clear perspective on building efficient, high‑performing teams and successfully putting those ideas into practice.
• Has the ability to "wear multiple hats" – contributing to defining goals, shaping product direction, and gathering feedback from customers.
• Partners effectively with Product Management, Design, and cross‑functional teams to deliver outstanding user experiences.
• Excels in collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams that operate with a high degree of autonomy and shared ownership.
• Communicates with clarity and empathy, navigating a remote‑first, multicultural environment with professionalism and ease.
• Adapts readily to change, managing multiple contexts and contributing thoughtfully across several parallel workstreams.

Bonus Points for

Additional experience in any of the following areas will be viewed favorably:

• Experience with load and performance testing or observability products, either as a customer or vendor.
• Full‑stack experience in building and deploying microservices with Kubernetes.
• Experience managing multiple engineering teams responsible for distinct products.

In the UK, the Base compensation range for this role is GBP 114,000 - GBP 143,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed throughout the interview process. All of our roles include Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), giving every team member ownership in Grafana Labs' success. We believe in shared outcomes—RSUs help us stay aligned and invested as we scale globally.