Sr Manager, Engineering

About KarmaCheck:KarmaCheck is a technology startup based out of San Francisco and founded by one of the pioneers of the internet industry, Eric Ly, who was a Co-founder and CTO at LinkedIn. We’re on a mission to bring truth to the internet by enabling digital identity verification in a new way. We’re starting by disrupting the antiquated Background Check industry, specifically focused on healthcare credentialing. We’ve built proprietary technology which uses automation, machine learning, and data to create efficient turnaround times and cost effective solutions across all kinds of background checks, which will ultimately power the digital identity use cases of tomorrow.
About the opportunity:We are seeking a dedicated Engineering Manager who is passionate about mentoring, fostering growth, and helping teams succeed, especially as we undergo a rapid period of expansion. You are an experienced people and project manager who can guide developers to perform at their best and address any obstacles that may arise. As the leader of a team of product developers, you will drive their execution to deliver high-quality product features to KarmaCheck users. You will build a motivated and capable team by hiring and developing top-notch talent while engaging and mentoring current employees. You will ensure seamless project management and bridge the gap with Product & Design to ensure that we are building products that meet customer needs and priorities. As a member of Engineering's leadership team, you will be one of KarmaCheck's key technical leaders working alongside leaders from product, customer support, and customer success. You will collaborate with product managers and business leaders to align technical direction and provide thought leadership across the company.
This is a 100% telecommute position with the rare exception of travel for company/team meetings and/or customer engagement.

What you'll do:

• As a strategic leader, you will help shape the technical practices, recruiting, onboarding, planning, and prioritization process for the engineering organization.
• You will collaborate closely with product management to shape the product roadmap and establish the direction for the engineering team(s).
• You will help coordinate and align roadmaps across teams.
• You will align and establish engineering-wide priorities.

Engineering Leadership:
• You will oversee and contribute to a multidisciplinary team of software engineers responsible for building and maintaining key components of the KarmaCheck platform.
• You will facilitate the planning and prioritization of work for your team(s).
• You will develop and support initiatives to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and team morale.
• You will lead your team in the execution of a steady delivery cadence, providing value to KarmaCheck users.
• You will work with your team to reduce technical debt and scale our architecture sustainably.
• You will collaborate with our data vendors to prioritize technical and product enhancements.
• You will support and develop your team of engineers through feedback and coaching.
• You will ensure day-to-day execution against priorities.
• You will work with your team to set our engineering velocity and culture, ensuring both speed and quality.

Team Building and Culture:
• You will help grow our engineering team by developing a best-in-class hiring process that attracts highly talented, diverse engineers.
• You will help build and manage a diverse and inclusive team of engineers working on core parts of KarmaCheck's product.
• You will recruit, coach, and develop engineers, ensuring they regularly receive feedback and make progress on personal and professional goals.
• You will help create a healthy environment that embodies the company's values.
• You will assess and close skill gaps within the team.
• You will develop new leaders and match them with appropriate opportunities.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience as a people manager.
• A proven track record of managing large-scale projects from concept to completion.
• Strong people management skills and the ability to coach software engineers, providing both short-term direction and long-term career development support.
• Experience creating collaborative, empowering, supportive, and challenging team environments where engineers thrive.
• Experience with hiring and growing inclusive teams to foster growth and diversity.
• A deep understanding of software architecture and development practices.
• A solid understanding of the needs of enterprise customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups, including engineering, product management, and customer support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as