Alignable · 4 months ago
Engineering Manager (US Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAlignable is the largest online network of small business owners, with over 9 million members across North America. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers while integrating AI features into their platform. The role involves technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product development and enhance user experience.
Local BusinessMarketingSmall and Medium BusinessesSocial Network
Responsibilities
Hybrid team manager and individual contributor
You'll be leading a team of 3-5 software engineers and its delivery toward driving positive outcomes while being hands-on enough to commit code regularly
You'll conduct regular 1:1s with your direct reports, helping assign projects that play to their individual strengths while building their skill sets
You'll run performance reviews and provide career coaching while fostering a collaborative team environment
You'll be the person your engineers come to for both technical guidance and professional development
You'll perform code reviews, make architectural decisions, and jump into technical challenges when your team needs senior expertise
You'll manage team delivery cadence using tools such as JIRA while personally tackling complex React/TypeScript problems and debugging challenging issues that require deep technical knowledge
You'll take clear goals with ambiguous details, turn them into actionable technical steps, and own its execution while setting technical standards for your team
You'll be a partner to Product Managers and UX Designers on feature teams, influencing technical approaches and product decisions
When Marketing shares what excites prospects in demos, or when a PM discovers that restaurant owners using AI recommendations generate 3x more referrals, you'll architect the solution and guide your team's execution while ensuring the end-to-end system meets both user needs and engineering excellence standards
You'll develop each team member through structured 1:1s, helping them navigate technical challenges and career growth opportunities
You'll maintain high engineering standards through hands-on code reviews, architecture guidance, and establishing team technical practices
You'll personally solve complex technical problems that require senior-level expertise
You'll partner with product and design to influence technical and business outcomes
You'll create an environment where engineers can do their best work - removing blockers, providing context, and fostering collaboration
You'll bring AI experience and best practices to accelerate team velocity and product development
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience directly career managing software engineers - conducting 1:1s, performance reviews, career development conversations, and hiring/compensation decisions
5-8+ years of hands-on development experience with recent involvement in building complex features; strong React/Typescript, Ruby, or Elixir skills preferred
Comfortable being a player-coach - spending time in code reviews, architectural decisions, and technical problem-solving while developing your team
Influenced technical decisions in previous roles - choosing technologies, designing systems, and setting engineering standards
Built or led AI/ML-powered product features or used AI tools to measurably improve team productivity
Excel at developing engineering talent with specific examples of helping team members grow their technical skills and advance their careers
Experience collaborating closely with Product teams and can influence technical requirements and product decisions
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments, managing delivery using tools like JIRA, and building scalable systems on AWS infrastructure
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited time off with mandatory 2-week breaks annually
Flexible working hours
Paid Parental leave
Professional Development Program
401(k)
Company
Alignable
Alignable is a social network where small business owners gather to connect, collaborate, and succeed together.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$18.91MKey Investors
Mayfield FundRecruit Strategic PartnersSaturn Partners
2018-07-13Series Unknown· $5.87M
2016-06-23Series Unknown· $1.5M
2015-09-21Series Unknown· $8M
Leadership Team
Eric Groves
Co-Founder & CEO
Venkat Krishnamurthy
Co-founder & President
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