Software Engineering Manager

Jobot; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team focused on delivering high-quality software. The role involves mentoring engineers, collaborating with product teams, and promoting a culture of excellence in a remote-first environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming the construction technology landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Unlimited PTO

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Parental leave

Remote-first culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering management experience in a startup environment.
• Strong background in modern web technologies like Node.js and React.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of high-performing engineers.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design to define and deliver features.
• Promote technical excellence and support a fully remote team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Agile

Node.js

React

Job description

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Job details

Must Be U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

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Salary $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We’re on a mission to empower those who plan and build the world around us. Our cloud-based estimating solution is designed specifically for modern preconstruction teams—eliminating the inefficiencies of outdated, spreadsheet-heavy workflows. Our goal is to shorten preconstruction timelines so projects can break ground sooner and with greater confidence.

Backed by a successful Series A funding round led by top-tier investors, we’re scaling our SaaS platform to serve general contractors nationwide. We’re a passionate, fast-growing team dedicated to solving one of the toughest challenges in construction technology—and we’re just getting started.



Why join us?

• Help shape the culture and future of a high-growth tech company
• Work alongside experienced, mission-driven leaders
• Make a meaningful impact on a critical industry
• Enjoy a supportive, remote-first team environment
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Unlimited PTO
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental leave
• A remote-first culture with a team that genuinely cares about building great products
  
  

Job Details

About The Role

We’re hiring an Engineering Manager to lead one of our high-impact, cross-functional feature teams. You’ll work alongside a Product Manager and Designer in a collaborative "Trifecta" model, helping to shape the roadmap, empower your team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software—fast, iteratively, and with purpose.

We’re looking for someone who combines hands-on technical expertise (particularly with Node.js and React or similar technologies) with strong leadership skills and a passion for mentoring others in a dynamic startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of high-performing engineers
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design to define and deliver features that matter
• Promote technical excellence, balancing speed, scalability, and quality
• Stay hands-on by reviewing code, supporting architecture decisions, and removing blockers
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning
• Recruit and onboard top-tier engineering talent
• Support a fully remote, globally distributed team with meetings typically between 8am–11am PT
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of engineering management experience, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment
• Strong background in modern web technologies like Node.js and React
• A collaborative, product-minded approach to building software
• Experience with agile, lean, and test-driven development practices
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to team growth and mentorship
• Bonus Experience with construction tech or financial products
  
  

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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