Engineering Manager

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an engineering leader in San Francisco to oversee one of several software teams. You will manage 5–6 developers, own delivery, quality, and day-to-day priorities, and translate the roadmap into reliable software.

Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to scope, plan, and ship software. You will coach engineers, provide feedback, and help them grow, while championing CI/CD, code quality, and observability practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development management experience.
• Track record of leading teams that ship.
• Strong technical foundation in system design, computer science fundamentals, and modern web technologies.
• Experience with technical design, problem-solving, and project management.
• Jira experience preferred.
• Genuine interest in hiring, coaching, and developing engineers.
• Comfort partnering with Recruiting and other managers to hire and scale the organization.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of several engineering teams.
• Manage 5 to 6 developers and own delivery, quality, and day-to-day priorities.
• Turn the roadmap into shipped, reliable software.
• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to scope, plan, and deliver software.
• Coach and grow developers, helping them build skills, navigate difficult problems, and plan career steps.
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Champion CI/CD, code quality, and observability practices.
• Provide senior leadership with visibility into team impact, progress, and risks.
• Team placement based on background, interview results, and business openings.

Skills

Software Development Management

Team Leadership

System Design

Project Management

Technical Design

Modern Web Technologies

Tools

Jira

Job description

• Lead one of several engineering teams
• Manage 5 to 6 developers and own delivery, quality, and day-to-day priorities
• Turn the roadmap into shipped, reliable software
• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to scope, plan, and deliver software
• Coach and grow developers, helping them build skills, navigate difficult problems, and plan career steps
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback
• Champion CI/CD, code quality, and observability practices
• Provide senior leadership with visibility into team impact, progress, and risks
• Team placement based on background, interview results, and business openings

Requirements

• 4+ years of software development management experience
• Track record of leading teams that ship
• Strong technical foundation in system design, computer science fundamentals, and modern web technologies
• Experience with technical design, problem-solving, and project management
• Jira experience preferred
• Genuine interest in hiring, coaching, and developing engineers
• Comfort partnering with Recruiting and other managers to hire and scale the organization
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in the location listed for the role
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Resume and LinkedIn profile required for application

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in managing software development teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality software through effective project management, technical design, and team coaching. Possesses a solid foundation in system design and modern web technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Development Management
• Team Leadership
• System Design
• Project Management
• CI/CD Practices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Development
• System Design
• Project Management
• Technical Design
• Modern Web Technologies

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Feedback Provision
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Management
• Team Delivery
• Code Quality
• Observability Practices
• Recruiting Partnership

Tools & Technologies

• Jira