Software Engineering Manager, Achievers
$140-165k
Recognition and rewards software for employees
Be an early applicant
Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-165k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- Prior hands-on experience with e-commerce platforms and domains (checkout, payments, catalog, pricing, promotions, order management)
- Prior experience in a people leader capacity where you successfully have mentored software engineers and have fostered a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within a team
- Strong systems thinking with an understanding of designing for high traffic, high availability, and peak events (e.g., sales, promotions, holidays)
- Proven extensive experience (8-10+ years) in a SaaS environment, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software solutions by effectively planning, tracking, and managing multiple projects and initiatives. Ideally with prior experience as a Senior or Staff Engineer, and hands-on programming skills in Python, Go, or a similar modern language
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and project updates to various stakeholders
- A collaborative and influential approach to stakeholder management and cross-functional partnerships
- Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native environments (GCP, Kubernetes, Docker)
- Proficiency with modern software development practices, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)
- Achievers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply
What the job involves
- This is a role with a strong focus on people leadership, project delivery, and cross‑functional collaboration
- You will partner closely with a Principal Engineer, your counterpart on technical architecture and system design, to ensure the team delivers scalable, high‑quality solutions
- Strategic Impact: translate product vision into technical execution, owning project delivery and contributing to the strategic direction of our Marketplace platform
- Fast-Paced Innovation: thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged, and your leadership directly influences significant product outcomes
- Lead and Inspire: guide and grow a talented team of engineers, empowering them to deliver high-impact initiatives that shape how millions of people experience work around the world
- Collaborative Environment: join a close-knit, no-ego, high-performing team where collaboration is key, and successes are celebrated together
- Supportive Leadership: work alongside an experienced leadership team who is genuinely invested in your career growth and provides ample opportunities for professional development
- Project Delivery & Execution: oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of key Marketplace initiatives. Ensure projects are well-defined, properly resourced, and delivered on time with high quality, impacting 4+ million users in 170 countries worldwide
- Technical Oversight: provide technical guidance and architectural input to your team, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and align with the overall platform architecture. Participate in design discussions and code reviews
- Cross-functional Collaboration: work closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to define requirements, refine specifications, and translate product roadmaps into clear technical plans. Actively participate in cross-functional planning sessions to align on priorities and dependencies
- Team Leadership & Management: lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive team culture. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support career development plans for your team members
- Process & Operational Excellence: champion and implement Engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines for coding, testing, and infrastructure across your team. Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, enabling rapid and reliable deployment of new features
- Learning and Growth: continuously learn and stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and Engineering management practices to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the team and foster an environment of innovation
Our take
Employees with a strong sense of belonging are twice as likely to be engaged, productive, and resilient. Achievers' platform aims to foster this belonging while delivering smart work experiences, guiding organisations towards an employee-powered culture. The platform offers personalised, mobile-first experiences and AI-driven content to boost employee participation.
Achievers caters to organisations ranging from 500 employees to large Fortune 500 companies like Marriott, Deloitte, 3M, and Microsoft. Annually, Achievers' members share tens of millions of recognition and celebration moments, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness. Continuous product enhancement is essential for maintaining its market leadership.
In 2024, Achievers became available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This expansion streamlines procurement and management for customers, providing a reliable, real-time global network that delivers an exceptional user experience and performance. Integrations with Google Chat and Gmail will ensure seamless recognition within the workflow, demonstrating Achievers' commitment to empowering employee appreciation and recognition.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2011
$24.5m
SERIES C
May 2009
$6.9m
SERIES B
Total funding: $39.4m
Company benefits
- Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
- Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
- RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
- Flexible Vacation 🏖️
- Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
- Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
- Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
- Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
- A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
- Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Company HQ
King West Village, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Scott Landers
(CEO)Before joining Achievers, he was on the Board of Directors at Bridgeline Digital and was the Chairman & CEO of Harver. He is currently also a Member of the Board of Directors at the Centre for Women & Enterprise.
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