Engineering Manager, CoLab Software

• Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic people leader that has a strong technical background, and has experienced the journey from Start Up to Scale Up and beyond
• You have a demonstrated ability to ship great products, are comfortable with competing priorities, and enjoy the process of growing a team in a fast paced environment
• Strong engineering background. 5–8+ years of hands-on engineering experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience building scalable production web-applications and integrations, particularly in high-growth environments
• Ability to balance customer needs with technical feasibility, ensuring the team delivers value to end users while meeting business goals
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, make trade-offs, and implement robust solutions under tight timelines
• Proven success in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring engineers, with an eye for identifying talent that aligns with both technical needs and company culture
• Ability to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and guide team members toward achieving personal and team goals
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities. Experience working in startups or high-growth companies is highly valued

Desirable

• As an Engineering Manager at CoLab, you will lead a team of Software Developers to execute a variety of Product Development projects
• This open role is on our “Connect” team, which focuses on our integrations with various systems, including with engineering data management solutions
• You will work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Application Security Specialists, Technical Customer Support and Leadership to ship new features & capabilities, extend existing functionality, and address application issues for our valued customers
• Engineering Managers operate at the intersection of technical execution, team leadership, and business alignment
• They are pivotal in scaling the team (hiring & career development), delivering quality software, and maintaining a balance between short-term goals and long-term technical sustainability
• You will lead a team of 6-8 direct reports
• Team Building: Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to build high-performing teams
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to scale the team as needed
• Culture Building: Foster a positive team culture aligned with the company’s values
• Champion collaboration, trust, and accountability within the team
• Roadmap Alignment: Work with Product Management and senior leadership to align engineering efforts with the company’s strategic objectives
• Provide input on the feasibility and timelines of key initiatives
• Project Management: Own the delivery of high-quality software on schedule
• Work with your team to break down projects into manageable tasks, set clear priorities, and ensure effective resource allocation
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that code quality, testing practices, and deployment pipelines meet the company’s standards
• Advocate for automated testing, CI/CD, and minimizing technical debt
• Growth and Performance Management: Conduct regular 1:1s, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate career development plans for team members
• Customer-centric Engineering: Work closely with customer success or support teams to understand user feedback and prioritize fixes or enhancements that align with business goals
• Team Processes: Establish and refine engineering processes, such as development cycle planning, retrospectives, and code reviews, to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Metrics & Reporting: Track key engineering metrics (e.g. , velocity, cycle time, quality) to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and report progress to senior leadership
• Documentation: Ensure adequate technical and process documentation is maintained, making knowledge accessible across the team