Engineering Manager

About Boulder

Boulder Care is an award-winning digital clinic for addiction medicine, recognized for both innovation and high quality of patient care. Founded in 2017 by CEO Stephanie Strong, our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care.

We provide Boulder patients with a fully virtual, multidisciplinary care team—including medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, and peer recovery specialists—who deliver personalized treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and ongoing support. Our approach is grounded in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and a commitment to reducing barriers to recovery. Boulder partners with leading health plans, employers, and community organizations to ensure that our services are accessible and covered for the people who need them most.

Named by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Boulder fosters a culture of kindness, respect, and meaningful work that delivers outstanding patient outcomes and moves the addiction medicine industry forward.

About this role

The Engineering Manager leads one of Boulder Care’s core product-focused engineering teams, driving both team performance and technical execution. This is a player-coach role, and you’ll balance managing and mentoring engineers with staying close to the work through code reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on technical problem-solving. You’ll ensure the team delivers high-quality, reliable software that supports Boulder’s mission and scales effectively with our growth.

Success in this role

Team Management and Development - 40%

• Manage, mentor, and support a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive, equitable environment where every individual can perform at their best
• Conduct regular 1:1s and provide actionable feedback to support professional growth and performance development
• Set clear goals and expectations aligned with team and company objectives
• Promote psychological safety, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement
• Partner with the Director of Engineering and other leaders to identify hiring needs and build long-term team capacity

Delivery and Execution - 35%

• Drive day-to-day team operations, including sprint planning, prioritization, and coordination with Product and Design
• Translate strategic goals into actionable engineering roadmaps and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of features and improvements
• Identify bottlenecks and process gaps; implement solutions that improve efficiency, predictability, and quality
• Gather feedback from engineers and cross-functional partners to refine workflows and communication practices
• Track and report team progress using data and metrics to inform planning and decisions

Technical Leadership - 25%

• Provide technical direction and input on architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable
• Participate in code reviews, offer hands-on support for complex issues, and maintain technical fluency within the team’s stack
• Contribute to feature development when necessary to support delivery goals or clarify technical requirements
• Encourage adoption of modern engineering practices, tools, and automation that improve developer productivity and code quality.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience managing engineers with a focus on both technical excellence and team development
• Strong grasp of the full Software Development Lifecycle and ability to guide teams in applying best practices
• Comfortable leading through change and managing evolving priorities with clarity and focus
• Hands-on experience with architectural decision-making and modern software development practices
• Proven ability to foster inclusive, collaborative team environments where everyone’s voice is heard
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially when working across disciplines

Nice to have but not required

• Experience working in healthcare, regulated industries, or building HIPAA-compliant systems strongly preferred
• Familiarity with team metrics and using data to inform decision-making and growth
• Experience with mobile development, especially React Native

Work environment

• This is a fully remote role but we are currently only hiring candidates located in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WV. Applicants mus