Engineering Manager

Compass; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass is seeking an Engineering Manager in Boston, Massachusetts to lead a talented team of software engineers responsible for the Next platform's core operational features. The role involves balancing technical leadership with people management, ensuring efficient execution, and maintaining high engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of software engineering experience and a solid technical foundation in full-stack technologies such as TypeScript and React. This position is crucial for driving engineering initiatives and enhancing the user experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years managing engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in scalable web applications and distributed systems.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers building core operational layers and workflow automation.
• Balance technical leadership with people management to ensure team efficiency.
• Work closely with Product and Design teams to ensure accurate transaction processes.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Full-stack technologies

Communication skills

Mentoring

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Go

Kafka

Job description

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years directly managing and leading high‑performing engineering teams
• A strong technical background in building scalable web applications and distributed systems. Experience with modern full‑stack technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, Go
• Experience with Kafka and event‑driven systems
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Proven track record of using agile principles with multiple teams and products to meet project goals and deliver high‑quality products
• Excellent communication skills, utilized to collaborate both within Engineering and across all functions of the company to drive engineering initiatives
• Excellent mentoring and review skills to help engineers make technical and career progress
• Exceptional focus on customers by building products that are stable and reliable
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

What the job involves

• As an Engineering Manager overseeing Next, you will lead a team of talented software engineers responsible for building the core operational layers, structured task management features, and workflow automation of the Next platform
• You will balance technical leadership with people management, ensuring that your team executes efficiently, scales effectively, and maintains a high bar for engineering excellence
• You will work closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to reduce manual coordination for real estate professionals and ensure that critical steps in the transaction process are completed accurately and on time
• Build and Lead the Team: Recruit, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of software engineers (ranging from mid‑level to senior/staff). Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and inclusivity
• Drive Execution and Delivery: Partner closely with Product Managers and Designers to define the roadmap for the Next platform. Own the agile delivery process, ensuring predictable, high‑quality releases of workflow automation and transaction management features
• Guide Technical Strategy: Provide technical guidance and oversight on architecture and system design. Ensure the systems built are scalable, reliable, and easily integrated into the broader Anywhere and Compass ecosystems
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between your team and external stakeholders. Navigate complex dependencies across different business units, aligning your team's technical strategy with overall company objectives
• Operational Excellence: Drive the operational health of your team's services. Establish best practices for code quality, testing, deployment, and on‑call rotations to ensure high availability of the Next platform