Job Description
Headout is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a product engineering pod. The Engineering Manager will shape the technical and people aspects of the team, playing a crucial role in designing scalable systems, ensuring alignment with business outcomes, fostering a high-performance engineering culture, and driving impactful product experiences. This role empowers engineers to innovate, execute efficiently, and build a world-class product loved by travelers worldwide.
Role Involves:
- Guiding and mentoring a team of talented engineers.
- Making key decisions in design, architecture, and implementation.
- Taking full responsibility for the success of critical projects.
- Collaborating with product managers.
- Driving end-to-end execution of critical projects.
- Recruiting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in software development.
- 2+ years of experience in leading engineering teams.
- Strong technical expertise in system design, architecture, and backend/frontend development.
- Hands-on experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Proficiency in building scalable distributed systems, microservices, and high-performance applications.
- Ability to bridge technical expertise with business and product goals.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Experience in stakeholder management, project execution, and collaborating with product teams.
- Strong communication skills.
- Passion for mentoring and growing engineers.
Headout offers:
- Technical Leadership
- Ownership of Outcomes
- Impact at Scale
- Ownership and Autonomy
- Talent & Culture Building
- Innovation-Driven Environment
- Global Exposure