Engineering Manager, Relationships

Muck Rack; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS platform is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a software engineering team. The role focuses on developing best-in-class features and tools while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Candidates should have substantial engineering management experience and familiarity with AI technologies. This position is fully remote, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Home office stipend

Wellness stipend

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

4+ weeks of PTO

Paid parental leave

Access to learning platforms

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering management experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience with AI tools and technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude).
• Familiarity with database and search technologies (e.g., MySQL, Clickhouse, ElasticSearch).
• Strong communication, adaptability, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers.
• Own the technical strategy around key features and tools.
• Work closely with product and design partners on feature scopes.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on cross-functional projects.
• Incorporate AI technologies within development processes.

Skills

Engineering management experience

Software engineering experience

Observability platforms

AI tools and technologies

Database technologies

Strong communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Job description

Muck Rack is the leading SaaS platform for public relations and communications professionals. Our mission is to enable organizations to build trust, tell their stories, and demonstrate the value of earned media. We empower teams to collaborate, pitch effectively, and analyze results faster and more efficiently.

Founder-controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack values resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion. We are looking for a collaborative and experienced Engineering Manager, Relationships to join our team and help us develop best-in-class features and tools for our customers.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Own the technical strategy around key features and tools, and lead execution at a high level
• Work closely with product and design partners to plan and commit to feature scopes, timelines, and road maps
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to manage dependencies and cross-functional projects
• Incorporate emerging AI technologies within feature development and internal engineering processes

How success will be measured in this role:

• Project-Level Outcomes: Successful execution and delivery of projects or initiatives that support company objectives
• Team Growth and Health: Hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent, as measured by engagement and performance
• Engineering and Company OKRs: Contribution to the definition and delivery of company and engineering goals

Who you are:

• 3+ years of engineering management experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with AI tools and technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude)
• Familiarity with database and search technologies (e.g., MySQL, Clickhouse, ElasticSearch)
• Strong communication, adaptability, collaboration, and strategic thinking

Interview Overview:

We’ll keep you informed at every step. Interview process may include an introductory call, a video interview with the Hiring Manager, peer interviews, and final discussions with executives.

In the US, base salary for this role is between $152,000 and $180,000, depending on experience. Total compensation includes base salary, a quarterly bonus plan, and equity.

Note: Individual compensation decisions are based on various factors and ranges may be updated as needed. If applicable, updated salary ranges will be communicated.

Why Muck Rack?

Remote Work, Forever

• Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
• Home office stipend, reimbursement for essentials, coworking membership
• Team bonding events and activities
• Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S.
• Annual reviews and equity opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• HSA and pre-tax benefits where eligible
• Wellness stipend and mental health resources

Time Off & Family Benefits

• 4+ weeks of PTO, paid sick and mental health days
• 13 paid holidays with personal day options
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Learning and Development

• Clear internal mobility paths, performance and leadership development, and access to Coursera and O’Reilly
• Additional PTO for learning and development

Inclusive, Customer-First Culture

• Commitment to equity and diverse perspectives
• Agile, founder-led, collaborative environment
• Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide

Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Location-based adjustments may apply for other regions.

We may have location-based hiring limitations and will notify applicants if a role cannot be performed from their location. We do not relocate or travel unnecessarily.

Compliance and Notices

Muck Rack is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected statuses. We ask voluntary self-identification questions for governmental reporting purposes. This information is confidential and used for compliance and diversity reporting only. For information regarding privacy, GDPR, and CCPA, see the applicable notices provided during the application process.