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Engineering Manager I/II - User Profile

golangjavakotlinc++awskuberneteskafkascylladbscrumkanbanbackenddistributed systemsmicroservicesdata pipelinesprogrammaticadtechdspgdprccpaleadershipmentorship

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Lead

Years experience

5-10

Location

Canada, United States (Remote)

Full job description

Lead a backend engineering team focused on user and audience data. Drive complex cross-team initiatives and design scalable, low-latency backend systems and data pipelines. Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices. Manage 3-10 direct reports and own the technical roadmap and software delivery. Collaborate with product and project management teams. Support systems under global compliance frameworks. Requires 5+ years backend development experience in distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines, proficiency in Golang or similar languages, 2+ years people management or mentorship, and knowledge of Scrum and Kanban. Bonus for adtech and compliance framework experience. Remote position open to candidates in Canada and the United States.

What you'll do

  • Lead a backend engineering team focused on user and audience data
  • Drive complex, cross-team initiatives across multiple domains
  • Design and own scalable, low-latency backend systems and data pipelines
  • Mentor engineers and support team growth, performance, and productivity
  • Promote engineering best practices through strong technical leadership and code reviews
  • Identify and solve complex technical challenges
  • Establish and evolve development processes using modern methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Own the technical roadmap and software delivery for your team
  • Interview and hire high-performing engineering talent
  • Balance priorities to ensure alignment with company goals
  • Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders (Product, Project Management)
  • Support systems operating under global compliance frameworks

Requirements

  • 2+ years of people management or mentorship experience
  • 5+ years of backend development experience in distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
  • Experience in a high-growth technology environment (preferred)
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language (Golang preferred; Java, Kotlin, C++, or similar)
  • Proven ability to deliver results while leading and scaling teams
  • Experience as a hands-on leader managing 3–10 direct reports
  • Working knowledge of modern development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Bonus: Adtech experience, particularly with Demand Side Platforms (DSPs)
  • Bonus: Experience with compliance frameworks such as GDPR or CCPA

Tech stack

GolangJavaKotlinC++AWSKubernetesKafkaScyllaDBScrumKanban

Benefits

Highly competitive salaryRetirement/401K/Pension Savings globallyCompetitive paid time off packages including birthdays offAccess to a comprehensive mental health care programHealth benefits from day one of employmentWork from home reimbursementsOptional global WeWork membershipRobust training and onboarding programCoverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certificationsParental leave programFriendly, welcoming, and supportive cultureSocial and team events

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