Engineering Manager - Build Scalable Systems & Ownership

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking an Engineering Manager to strengthen maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation. This early-stage company will shape processes and internal systems, not inherit a mature playbook.

You will translate priorities into plans, communicate tradeoffs, and operate with autonomy. Responsibilities include owning cross-cutting engineering work, building repeatable processes, and collaborating across functions to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability relevant to maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation.
• Judgment and ownership appropriate for the Engineering Manager scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication with both specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to organize ambiguous work, make progress independently, and document decisions.
• Comfort building systems in an early-stage environment where priorities may evolve.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, security, accessibility, and inclusive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation.
• Translate the priorities of the Engineering Manager role into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes that fit an early-stage company and can mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, recommend proportionate solutions, and escalate consequential decisions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle company, customer, and employee information responsibly.
• Use relevant evidence and feedback to improve quality, efficiency, and stakeholder experience.
• Communicate progress, constraints, priorities, and results clearly to affected teammates.

Skills

Maintainable software

Architecture

Code quality

Testing

Delivery

Reliability

Technical documentation

Communication

Ownership

Ambiguity management

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking an Engineering Manager to strengthen maintainable software, architecture, code quality, testing, delivery, reliability, and technical documentation. This early-stage company will shape processes and internal systems, not inherit a mature playbook.

You will translate priorities into plans, communicate tradeoffs, and operate with autonomy. Responsibilities include owning cross-cutting engineering work, building repeatable processes, and collaborating across functions to