Engineering Manager, CookUnity

• 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager leading a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Hands-on experience at production scale and proficiency in parts of our tech stack — React, TypeScript, Backend-for-Frontend APIs, Node.JS, Kotlin, Postgres/MySQL, AWS, React Native
• Demonstrated expertise with agile methodologies and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Strong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to design and guide scalable, resilient, and maintainable system architectures
• Track record of coaching and mentoring engineers, leveraging feedback as a tool for growth and improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment, adapting to changes and helping team members build resilience

Desirable

• The Horizons Team is part of CookUnity’s Marketplace Zone, which focuses on creating a seamless and scalable platform that connects chefs with consumers
• The Horizons Team is at the forefront of exploring and enabling different business and ordering models—from on‑demand meals to subscription boxes—to unlock future revenue streams and customer journeys
• This team is in charge of the creative, experimental user experiences in the frontend, as well as the complex and crucial backend of subscription management and order processing
• We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Horizons Team
• In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence and architecture evolution, mentoring and coaching engineers, and ensuring timely delivery of projects that create meaningful business impact
• You will lead a high-performing team of passionate engineers, partnering with Product and Design to deliver exceptional user experiences
• Lead a team of web, mobile, and backend engineers
• Provide technical and architectural guidance, actively contributing to technical decisions, participating in code reviews, and collaborating on implementation while establishing a forward-looking strategy for architecture evolution to support scalability and business goals
• Define and refine team processes, including agile methodologies, to prioritize, plan, and execute projects effectively
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, and other stakeholders; facilitate clear and effective communication between engineering teams and other departments
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive
• Strategically allocate resources, including personnel and tools, to optimize project execution and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Deliver high-impact projects on time, maintaining a balance between rapid delivery and long-term system quality and reliability
• Establish and oversee quality assurance processes to uphold high standards in product development and deployment
• Manage tech debt proactively to maintain a scalable and maintainable system