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Counterpart · 5 months ago

Engineering Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Counterpart is dedicated to empowering small businesses through innovative insurance solutions and technology. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of developers to execute projects while balancing hands-on coding and strategic guidance, fostering a high-performing engineering culture.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataFinTechInsurTechSoftware

Responsibilities

Lead a team of full-stack developers to execute roadmap projects

Break-down product requirements and technical designs into actionable tasks

Manage cross-team dependencies

Alternate between hands-on coding and providing strategic technical guidance (code reviews, technical design evaluations, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and providing contextual information to ensure team members understand the broader impact of their work)

Adapt and refine technical plans as projects evolve to ensure continual alignment with business objectives

Maintain a continuous and transparent dialogue to keep technical efforts aligned with evolving product and business needs

Collaborate with Product Managers by providing detailed insights on the level of effort (LOE) and resource requirements to ensure the product roadmap balances business imperatives and technical feasibility

Actively contribute to the project design phase by taking ownership of technical design to ensure it aligns with product requirements, is scalable, and minimizes technical debt

Continuously mentor team members, provide constructive feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to foster professional growth and high performance

Continuously improve existing systems with an eye toward long-term extensibility and maintainability

Communicate effectively and transparently with all levels of the organization, ensuring the appropriate level of detail to facilitate understanding and engagement

Qualification

PythonDjangoAWSReactLeadershipProject ManagementMentoringCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

10+ years building engaging and high-performance web applications with various frontend, backend, and cloud technologies. (We use Python, Django, AWS, React)

5+ years leading team, demonstrating strong leadership skills and ability to manage and mentor

Proven ability to manage complex projects from start to finish

Passion for taking on new problems as we continue to innovate

Experience working with a worldwide distributed team

Excellent communication skills, including conveying complex technical concepts and decision points in an accessible manner to non-technical stakeholders and providing clear, actionable guidance to the team

Demonstrated ability and willingness to contribute hands-on to code and other technical tasks as needed

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation : We offer flexible time off, allowing you to take time when you need it.

Work from Anywhere : Counterpart is a fully distributed company, meaning there is no office. We allow employees to work from wherever they do their best work, and invite the team to meet in person a couple times per year.

Stock Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Home Office Allowance : to set up your home office with the necessary equipment and accessories.

Book stipend

Professional Development Reimbursement

No working birthdays : Take your birthday off, giving you the opportunity to relax, enjoy your special day, and spend time with loved ones.

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