About The Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and empower a cross-functional sprint team within our engineering organization. Our team’s mission is to empower a new generation of travel entrepreneurs by building the products, systems, and workflows that attract, convert, and retain the advisors and travelers who rely on us every day.

We’re looking for someone who can lead a fast-moving product surface — from core platform capabilities and AI-assisted tooling to system foundations and performance — and translate ambitious product goals into a well-executed, scalable solution.

You will partner closely with Product, Design, and Growth to deliver high-impact product initiatives while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing people, energized by platform performance and engineering systems at scale, and excited to shape the digital face of a company in hypergrowth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of the cross-functional team, ensuring strong delivery , clear priorities, and sustainable development practices.
• Partner closely with product, design, and growth counterparts to define solutions that improve the advisor and member experience across key workflows.
• Oversee the development of new platform capabilities while continuously improving existing functionality across the team’s core systems and tooling.
• Provide technical leadership by engaging deeply with architecture, implementation details, and core engineering fundamentals to guide high-quality technical decisions.
• Coach and develop engineers through regular feedback, mentorship, and career development support.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that reflects the organization’s commitment to building diverse and high- performing engineering teams.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in engineering management roles with a proven track record of driving successful product deliveries and team growth.
• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, effectively manage performance, and build highly motivated, engaged teams. Strong technical acumen, with experience making informed architectural decisions, addressing technical debt, and setting robust engineering standards.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, including the ability to break down complex projects, anticipate risks, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders and facilitate productive, drama-free project launches.
• Proven recruiting experience, capable of evaluating engineering candidates effectively and representing the company positively .
• A collaborative, empathetic leadership style that emphasizes humility , openness to feedback, accountability , and continuous learning.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in an early- to mid-stage startup environment where ambiguity and pace are part of the fun.
• First-principles thinker who carefully evaluates each problem, thoughtfully choosing between established best practices and bespoke solutions, especially when designing team processes and norms.

Compensation

Compensation range for this role can vary widely depending on experience, and for this role an indicative range is $210k-$235k + equity. Other benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.