Engineering Manager

A World-Changing Company

At Ethyca, we're engineering trust for humanity. We believe that by building Fides, the operating system for Data Privacy & AI Governance we can solve the world's most critical and challenging problems of trust and safety in data and AI driven enterprise on behalf of every person. We partner with the most important institutions in the world to transform the safety, trust and integrity of their data and technology systems.

Our software has been used to power the safety and privacy of millions of users globally.

The Role

As an Engineering Manager at Ethyca, you will lead a talented team responsible for Data Subject Requests (DSRs), API integrations, and reporting. You will play a crucial role in driving the successful delivery of projects, ensuring high team performance, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Your leadership will be key in multiplying autonomous high performers within the team and aligning their efforts with the company’s mission of enhancing trust and privacy in data-driven technologies.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget, particularly focusing on DSRs, API integrations, and reporting.
• Oversee the technical design and architecture of solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and align with Ethyca’s technology standards.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and project delivery, with a target of achieving a sprint delivery rate of at least 90%.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders related to DSRs, API integrations, and reporting, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations effectively.
• Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, and maintain a production defect rate of less than 2%.
• Successfully onboard and mentor new team members, ensuring they reach full productivity within 90 days.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent and fill open positions within 60 days on average, while maintaining a high retention rate of new hires.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that aligns with Ethyca’s values of trust, teamwork, optimism, iteration, and listening.

What We Value

• A highly analytical approach and eagerness to solve technical problems with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Experience or curiosity about working with and using large scale data to solve important problems of trust and respect. 
• Ability to collaborate efficiently in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and iteration with users.

What We Require

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proficient in Python and related technologies, with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and third-party API integration.
• Proven experience in managing software development teams and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Excellent written communication skills, with a love for documentation and collaboration.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Experience with agile processes and best practices, comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive cash and equity compensation
• 100% medical and dental insurance coverage for you and your dependent(s)
• Remote-friendly office hours and vacation policy
• Sponsored company lunches and events
• Parental leave and 401K plan

Our benefits aim to promote health and wellbeing across all areas of Ethycans lives. We work to continuously improve our offerings and listen to our community as we design and update them. The list above details our available benefits and some of the perks that can be enjoyed as an employee of Ethyca.

Life at Ethyca

We want every Ethycan to achieve their best outcomes, that’s why we celebrate individuals’ strengths, skills, and interests, from your first interview to your long term growth, rather than rely on traditional career ladders. Ethyca is a distributed team with headquarters in NYC and remote workers across the US. In keeping consistent with Ethyca's values