Engineering Manager

Gemini Legal; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Charitable donation program

Recognition program

Job summary

Gemini Legal Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Manager in Rocklin, CA (hybrid-remote) to lead a team of engineers and own their performance and delivery. You will guide design decisions, unblock the team, and partner with Tech Leads to ensure technically credible solutions.

The role requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on coding about 20% of time. Compensation ranges from $175,000 to $224,000 annually, with potential for growth based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience directly managing engineers.
• Experience managing a team of five or more direct reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of engineers with regular one-on-ones, tracks growth and engagement.
• Manages team performance, including goal setting and reviews.
• Guides career development and advancement for engineers.
• Leads hiring, defines roles, interviews candidates, and partners with HR.
• Onboards new engineers and ensures ramp to independent contribution.
• Accountable for delivery commitments, scope, sequencing, and schedule communication.
• Allocates engineers to projects balancing business needs and growth.
• Collaborates with Tech Leads to separate technical direction from people management.
• Translates product objectives into engineering plans with Product Owners and Designers.
• Escalates delivery and technical risks to VP of Engineering with options.
• Maintains technical credibility through code reviews and architecture discussions.

Skills

Time management

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

Public speaking

High-volume workload

Self-motivation

Direct feedback

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

8+ years software engineering experience

2+ years managing engineers

Experience managing 5+ direct reports

Tools

Ruby on Rails

React

AWS

PostgreSQL

Asana

Job description

ABOUT GEMINI LEGAL

If you are seeking meaningful work in a company that values integrity, innovation, and growth, consider a career with Gemini Legal.

Headquartered in Rocklin, California, Gemini Legal is an industry-leading legal support company serving attorneys across California. Our proprietary, in-house developed technology platform powers efficient, secure digital record collection and workflow management. In addition to records services, we provide vocational counseling to injured workers, delivering comprehensive support throughout the life of a case.

Our growth is powered by our people. We operate with an open-door leadership philosophy and a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and service. We promote from within whenever possible and invest in individuals who demonstrate commitment and potential, including those new to the industry.

Ethical. Passionate. Smart. These principles guide how we work, how we serve clients, and how we support one another.

Employees of Gemini Legal Support may be exposed to confidential, private or sensitive information, protected under HIPAA.

About The Role

The Engineering Manager’s purpose at Gemini is to effectively lead a team of engineers, owning their performance, growth, and day-to-day delivery, while remaining technically credible enough to guide design decisions and unblock the team. The Engineering Manager is accountable both for what the team ships and for the careers of the people who ship it, and partners with Tech Leads, who direct technical execution without carrying direct reports. As a member of the Engineering department, the Engineering Manager is a people‑first, technically engaged leader

• Location: Rocklin, CA HQ / Hybrid-Remote
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Compensation: $175,000 - $224,000 Annually

The pay range for this role is $175,000–$224,000 Annually. Starting pay for new hires is typically within the lower third of the range: $175,000-$191,333 Annually. Exceptions may be made based on factors such as education, specialized skills, or significant relevant experience.

What You Bring

• Manages a team of engineers, holding regular one-on-ones with each and maintaining an accurate picture of their work, growth, and engagement
• Owns performance management for the team, including goal setting, written performance reviews, recognition, and addressing underperformance promptly and directly
• Partners with each engineer on career development, identifying the expectations of the next level and the work that will get them there
• Leads hiring for the team, including defining the role, reviewing candidates, conducting interviews, and making or recommending hiring decisions in partnership with Human Resources
• Onboards new engineers, ensuring they reach independent contribution within a defined ramp period
• Accountable for the team’s delivery commitments, including scope, sequencing, and communicating changes to schedule before they become surprises
• Allocates engineers to projects and priorities, balancing business need against individual growth
• Partners with Tech Leads so that technical direction and people management remain distinct, coordinated, and mutually supporting
• Works with Product Owners, Designers, and the Project Management Office to translate business objectives into achievable engineering plans
• Identifies and escalates delivery and technical risk to the VP of Engineering, presenting options rather than problems alone
• Maintains technical credibility through code review, architecture discussion, technical discovery, and pairing; hands‑on contribution is expected at approximately 20% of working time and is the first commitment to yield when team needs compete
• Contributes to architectural and technology decisions affecting the team’s systems, deferring to Tech Leads and senior engineers on execution detail
• Improves how the team works, including planning, estimation, code review practice, incident response, and documentation, and upholds engineering standards set across the department
• Fosters a team culture of psychological safety, direct feedback, and shared accountability for quality
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required
• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience directly managing engineers, including performance review responsibility
• Experience managing a team of five or more direct reports preferred

Skills

• Advanced time management and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation and public speaking
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and function in a fast-paced environment, on deadline.
• Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to give direct feedback and address performance concerns constructively
• Sound decision-making related to project priorities, technology selection, and architectural design

Technology

• Proficient using a computer, business phone, office software, video conferencing, and other computer programs including Google Workplace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail, etc.)
• Experience with Ruby on Rails and React required
• Familiarity with AWS and relational databases such as PostgreSQL preferred
• Workflow & Project Management system experience preferred (Asana, a plus)

Other

• Experience working in an office setting
• Exceptional teamwork
• Leadership related experience (years leading a small team)

Environment & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation, including, but not limited to:
• Sitting for at least one hour at a time (total: 6-8 hours/day)
• Keyboarding for extended periods of time (total: 4-6 hours/day)
• Using a phone with or without a headset for extended periods (total: 2-4 hours/day)

TRAVEL

• Travel may be required for this position up to 10% of working hours

What You’ll Love About Gemini Legal

Full-Time Team Members

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, including PTO, sick leave, volunteer time, and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee Assistance Program and legal assistance benefit
• Company-paid annual charitable donation in your name
• Employee recognition program

Salary Description

$175,000 - $224,000 Annually