Engineering Engagement Lead — Remote Client Growth & Coaching

Space Inch; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & sick leave

Wellness subsidy

Education budget

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Space Inch is seeking an Engineering Engagement Lead to oversee engineers embedded in a long-standing client partnership with a top US investment manager. You’ll ensure engineers meet Space Inch’s standards, understand what they’re building, and communicate clearly between our team and the client.

This is a people and account role—no sprint planning or architecture decisions. An engineering background helps but isn’t required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in engineering and people leadership, engagement or account management in an agency, consultancy, nearshore, or client-embedded environment.
• Engineer mindset: understand SDLC and modern architectures to discuss with engineers and managers.
• Proven ability to coach and grow engineers and manage client relationships with care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate engineers against Space Inch’s standards and client needs.
• Coordinate client feedback with engineering/product managers.
• Run regular 1:1s and build development plans.
• Maintain retention and engagement for engineers on client projects.
• Oversee coaching and career growth with Engineering Leads.
• Act as senior point of contact with the client on performance.
• Facilitate clear communication and bridge gaps between team and client.
• Ensure AI practices are followed and shared across the team.

Skills

People leadership

Engagement

Account management

Engineering mindset

Client management

Job description

Space Inch is seeking an Engineering Engagement Lead to oversee engineers embedded in a long-standing client partnership with a top US investment manager. You’ll ensure engineers meet Space Inch’s standards, understand what they’re building, and communicate clearly between our team and the client.

This is a people and account role—no sprint planning or architecture decisions. An engineering background helps but isn’t required.