Senior Engineering Manager, Pro Feedback and Targeting

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for one of the cross-functional product teams (pods) within the larger New Hiring Experience org. You will partner with the Product Manager to help define technical & product strategy that include your team’s goals, and will be responsible for driving execution. You will also be responsible for coaching and managing engineers (backend, front end, iOS, Android) on a full-stack product team.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the technical vision and strategy for your team in partnership with Product, Design, and Applied Science; Collaborate effectively with teams across the company (e.g., Trust & Safety, Monetization) to drive cross-functional initiatives and resolve dependencies; Drive execution against team goals and OKRs while guiding the team through complex technical tradeoffs and delivering high-quality outcomes; Hire, coach, and manage full-stack engineers at all levels, including Staff+ engineers, while developing future technical leaders through regular feedback, performance management, and career development; Build and evolve a high-performing culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning on the team; Be accountable for maintaining, scaling, and operating the infrastructure owned by your team; Work closely with other engineering leaders to evolve Thumbtack's engineering culture, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and improve engineering practices in a high-paced growth environment.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in an engineering management role; 5+ years of experience building software at scale; Experience partnering with Product, Design, Applied Science, and Data Science to define product and technical strategy; Strong technical judgment with experience guiding teams through complex architectural and product tradeoffs; Experience leading senior engineers, building high-performing teams, and coaching engineers through growth, performance, and career development; Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills with experience influencing across organizations; Experience using experimentation, A/B testing, market-based testing, qualitative research, and metrics to inform product and engineering decisions.