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Engineering Manager
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software manager — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software managers oversee the acquisition and development of software systems in order to provide support to all organisational units. They also monitor the results and quality of the different software solutions and projects implemented in the organisation.
Also known as: applications manager, software managers, ICT applications manager, software applications manager, soft manager
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Skills and Experience Strong written and verbal communication, with a bias to written communication to support async processes in a fully remote and distributed team. 2+ years of engineering management experience or equivalent (you can demonstrate skill at key aspects of building and improving an engineering team, and supporting and developing people's careers). Ability to debug project execution to identify issues and changes to one or more of people, process, and project scope. Strong product sensibilities - you can critically navigate product proposal docs and Figma designs and translate them to engineering requirements that span the Metabase product stack, and identify and mitigate risks to building them. Strong technical background in one of: Clojure or Frontend (React + Typescript) ecosystems. Main Attributes We Look For in Candidates Outcome focused, with the ability to ship code by removing obstacles and making decisions. Highly technical - can fluently read code, tech design docs, can engage in technical discussions that make the technical artifacts better, can provide constructive technical feedback, and is very close to the implementation details Use their technical understanding to make decisions regarding project execution and delivery. Problem decomposition to reduce risk, increase surface area for feedback and to be able to continuously adjust plans taking reality into account. Ability to coach and grow engineers, especially in a low structure environment without formal titles and well-defined career ladders. Why Should You Consider Metabase We're relentlessly user-focused and believe in building long-term value, not short-term hacks. And we raised a $30M Series B to take our approach to the next level for years to come. We are open source and you can check out the code to see what exactly we do. Look at our roadmap to see what we plan to build next! The problems we face are genuinely interesting and aren't trivial. Data influences so much of our world but isn't that easy to interact with or understand. You'll make tools that people rely on for their real jobs. The business is growing and so is the company! We're a fully remote global team (in 30 countries and growing). We get things done asynchronously with plenty of uninterrupted time and supporting each other to do the best work of our careers. We offer flexibility (define your own schedule and work from wherever you want), autonomy, and an environment that helps you grow. Compensation The US base salary range for this role is $200K–$250K annually, plus equity and benefits. Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and individual qualifications, including skills, experience, and scope of responsibility. Pay may vary by geographic location and other job-related factors. Benefits We offer meaningful equity and a comprehensive US benefits package, including fully employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (with 75% coverage for dependents), a 401(k) with employer match available to enroll after the first 30 days, flexible and unlimited paid time off including sick time, and an asynchronous, remote-first environment. About Metabase We're a global team (50% outside the US), fully distributed (from Thailand to California), who get things done asynchronously, with plenty of uninterrupted time, supporting each other to do the best work of our careers. We offer flexibility (define your own schedule and work from wherever you want), autonomy, and an environment that fosters growth, learning, and development. We're relentlessly user-focused and believe in building long-term value, not short-term hacks. And we raised a $30M Series B to take our approach to the next level for years to come.