Engineering Manager

ClickUp; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401k

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Spending accounts

Life & Disability

Paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Employee wellness stipend

Professional development stipend

Job summary

A leading productivity platform company in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee its Docs team. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive product development. This role requires strong expertise in Node.js, cloud services, and collaborative technologies, as well as management experience with scaling teams. Competitive salary range of $250,000—$290,000 with benefits including equity and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in collaborative document editing technologies.
• Strong ability to mentor and develop technical talent.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical guidance to the team.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers.
• Drive the development of new features and enhancements.

Skills

Node.js

Relational databases

AWS cloud services

Collaborative editing technologies

Verbal and written communication

Education

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

Tools

Angular

PostgreSQL

Quill

Yjs

Hocuspocus

Job description

ClickUp is the world’s only all-in-one productivity platform that flexes to the way people want to work. It replaces all individual workplace productivity tools with a single, unified platform that includes project management, document collaboration, whiteboards, spreadsheets, and AI. With our headquarters based in San Diego and a rapidly expanding global presence, we are shaping the future of work. Join our team at ClickUp, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide, and help millions of users be more productive - saving them at least one day every week.

About ClickUp Docs

ClickUp Docs is a cutting-edge collaborative document editor that empowers teams to create, share, and collaborate seamlessly. Built on a robust tech stack, including Angular, Node.js, PostgreSQL on AWS, and leveraging advanced tools like Quill, Yjs, and Hocuspocus, Docs is a core component of ClickUp's mission to make the world more productive.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Senior Manager to lead our Docs team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, has a deep understanding of collaborative document editing technologies, and is passionate about building scalable, high‑performance software. As the Senior Manager, you will oversee the development and delivery of innovative features, ensure technical excellence, and mentor a team of talented engineers.

The Role

• Technical Leadership: Provide hands‑on technical guidance to the team, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and design.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Product Development: Drive the development of new features and enhancements for ClickUp Docs, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to align on goals, prioritize initiatives, and deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Code Quality: Oversee code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards, and advocate for clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Innovation: Stay up‑to‑date with the latest trends and technologies in collaborative editing, cloud infrastructure, and web development, and apply them to improve our product.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the stability and performance of the Docs platform, proactively addressing technical debt and optimizing system architecture.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise
  • Proficiency in Node.js, relational databases, and at least one modern frontend framework.
  • Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
  • Deep understanding of collaborative editing technologies, such as Quill, Yjs, and Hocuspocus.
• Leadership Experience
  • Proven track record of managing and scaling engineering teams.
  • Strong ability to mentor and develop technical talent.
• Problem‑Solving Skills
  • Ability to tackle complex technical challenges and make data‑driven decisions.
• Communication
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

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Salary and Benefits

At ClickUp, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location, interview performance, years of experience, education level, and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our company’s compensation philosophy.

This position is eligible for the following benefits and perks:

• Equity
• 401k
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Spending accounts
• Life & Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Enhanced employee assistance program
• Employee wellness stipend
• Professional development stipend

USA Salary Range (OTE)

$250,000—$290,000 USD

Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!

ClickUp was founded on a culture of hard work, consistent growth, and a desire to break norms. We’re a values‑driven company and hire based on ambition, merit, and a willingness to do what it takes to succeed. We don’t care where you’re from, what you look like, or who you’re in a relationship with—we hire the best people for the job, and create an environment that supports employees on their journey to do the most exciting work of their lives! ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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