Engineering Manager - Javascript

HeroDevs; Remote; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a fully remote team responsible for delivering support within the Javascript ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Javascript and Python, with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial role. Responsibilities include managing engineering work, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This full-time position emphasizes a dynamic startup environment and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an Engineering Manager.
• Experience managing prioritization and execution of engineering work.
• Strong collaborative skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage prioritization, execution, and progress of engineering work.
• Act as a technical leader in software security.
• Coach and mentor engineers to improve skills.

Skills

Javascript expertise

Python knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strong collaboration

Adaptability in a startup environment

Job description

HeroDevs is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a fully remote team of experienced software engineers within our Never-Ending Support (NES) organization, responsible for delivering long-term support and innovation across the Javascript ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day delivery by managing prioritization, execution, and progress of engineering work aligned to team goals.
• Act as a technical leader in software security, with a focus on the Javascript and Python ecosystems.
• Adjust priorities and plans in response to customer needs, operational realities, and business feedback.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers to improve technical skills, collaboration, and delivery effectiveness.
• Collaborate effectively with Sales, Partnerships, and Marketing teams to share and receive roadmap direction.
• Contribute hands‑on to documentation, sales enablement, marketing and security content, and customer communication as needed.
• Foster a culture of respect, safety, and ownership within the team.
• Evaluate customer requests to identify potential new product opportunities and scope proposed work accordingly.
• Promote and support meaningful participation in open source communities and projects.

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in the Javascript ecosystem.
• Expertise or knowledge in the Python ecosystem.
• 3+ years experience as an Engineering Manager.
• Experience managing and prioritizing work across a set of issues or initiatives.
• Experience with modern software development practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative skills within the team and across the company.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and evolving startup environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Contributions to open source software projects or active involvement in open source communities.
• Experience with additional technologies beyond Javascript and Python.
• Experience with application security principles and best practices.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: Remote
• Language: English (Required)