Hybrid Engineering Manager Engineering Manager with verification
Lokalise · EMEA (Remote) · nan, · Hybrid
About the job
Founded in 2017, Lokalise is a cloud-based translation management system that helps businesses streamline their localization processes. It provides a platform for managing translations of software, websites, mobile apps, and other digital content. Overall, Lokalise helps businesses improve their time-to-market, increase translation quality, and reduce costs associated with localization.
Location
Even though our company operates exclusively on a remote basis, you are required to reside in Europe (continent) and have legal work eligibility within the country you will be based.
About
We are looking for a talented and experienced Engineering Manager to join our Engineering organization and play a pivotal role in elevating our core product to the next level by leading one of our cross-functional teams.
You Will
- Be a people manager of one cross-functional team (squad) of 5-9 Software Engineers, focused on the performance of our main product and the enablement of our other development teams.
- Work with Tech Leads, Product Managers, and Designers (Product Triad) to ensure the successful operation of cross-functional teams and effective delivery.
- Evaluate Engineers’ performance, support career plans, and define compensation plans aligned with the organization. You will spend a significant part of your time coaching and helping engineers to thrive and grow.
- Expand our impact by interviewing and hiring great Software Engineers.
- Ensure our teams are following the best software development practices, maintain the highest level of excellence, and create solutions that are easily repeatable and scalable.
- Report to Engineering Leadership and work on the planning and growth strategy of the department as needed to meet organizational needs.
- Partner with Product Management in prioritization, decision-making, and roadmapping. By providing clear visibility on effort assessments, risks, and dependencies between tasks.
- Ensure the successful execution and delivery of your teams’ tasks according to the Product Roadmap, by creating quarterly delivery plans and tracking timelines.
- Recent 4+ years of experience in an Engineering Management role, preferably in SaaS products and high-growth or startup environments.
- Solid and diverse background as a software engineer/developer, to ensure a profound understanding of technical intricacies and effectively lead and guide engineering teams.
- A proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
- A knack for teamwork and the ability to create and maintain a positive team culture.
- In-depth knowledge and experience of Agile processes and principles.
- Proven management ability, including strong communication (excellent English) and prioritization skills.
- Experience in planning and executing complex multi-team products, creating teams, and overseeing execution to meet commitments and deliver with predictability.
- Experience in implementing tools, processes, internal instrumentation, methodologies, and resolving blockages.
- Work experience in the Localization industry
- Experience in a product company during a scale-up phase
- Competitive salary and employee stock options plan
- Fully remote and flexible working hours
- Co-working budget
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Top-notch tech equipment for your work
- Learning & Development program
- Health insurance
- Wellness benefits
- Mental health support - every employee has access to a dedicated mental health platform
- Great startup atmosphere, team spirit, and team events