Engineering Manager - Remote Role in Software Development

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team in a remote capacity. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the effective execution of engineering initiatives while fostering a collaborative and operationally strong team environment. As an Engineering Manager, you will translate business needs into actionable engineering plans, partner closely with non-technical stakeholders, and leverage your prior hands-on engineering experience to guide teams through delivery and day-to-day operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team of engineers, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensuring reliable delivery, stable systems, and strong operational discipline.
• Manage the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure high-quality, timely releases.
• Create, document, and manage efficient processes and workflows to enhance team productivity.
• Apply your engineering experience to guide technical decision-making, conduct code reviews, and solve complex problems.
• Provide architectural oversight, applying software architecture principles and managing microservices environments.
• Guide development across a diverse stack, including PHP, React, Liquid, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Oversee and optimize AWS Cloud infrastructure to support system reliability.
• Partner with marketing, operations, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into executable engineering plans.
• Manage vendor relations, ensuring external partners and tools align with internal standards and goals.
• Act as a bridge between engineering, IT, and non-technical teams, clearly communicating priorities and tradeoffs.
• Identify delivery, operational, and technical risks early and lead efforts to address them.
• Enable teams and the business to effectively use existing AI tools with a working understanding of core AI concepts.
• Evaluate and support AI-enabled tools with a practical, business-focused mindset.

Requirements

• 5+ years of prior experience as a software engineer and 3+ years in a management role.
• Extensive experience with Shopify and proprietary e-commerce systems.
• Proven expertise in the end-to-end SDLC and software architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with PHP, React, Liquid, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience managing and scaling AWS Cloud infrastructure.
• Strong operational mindset with a focus on execution, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical stakeholders and translate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience in vendor management and supporting IT functions is preferred.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and experience leveraging AI-enabled tools in a business context.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $160,000 annually.
• Fully remote work environment, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
• Support for continuing education and certifications.