Core Responsibilities of Engineering Manager:
1. Technology Vision and Strategy:
-Architect the Future:Develop and communicate a sophisticated engineering vision tightly aligned with Wobot AI's mission to stay on the cutting edge of AI and machine learning.
- Lead with Foresight:Anticipate technological shifts, strategically investing in infrastructure and architecture to keep Wobot AI ahead of industry disruptions.
- Strategic Alignment:Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure engineering initiatives are precisely aligned with long-term business growth and innovation imperatives.
2. Leadership and Team Development
- Build Engineering Excellence:Cultivate an environment where high-performing engineers thrive, championing collaboration, creativity, and diversity of thought.
- Career and Capability Growth:Define clear development paths, foster continuous learning, and implement advanced mentoring programs that empower team members to grow into experts in their domains.
- Performance Elevation:Lead by example, conducting in-depth performance reviews and offering strategic feedback to unlock each team member's potential.
3. Technical Leadership and Innovation:
- Drive Best-in-Class Development:Ensure adherence to advanced principles of software engineering, architecture, and secure, scalable development practices.
- Innovate Relentlessly:Champion a culture of experimentation and intellectual curiosity, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in product design and feature deployment.
- Leverage Emerging Tech:Constantly evaluate and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies that amplify Wobot AI's competitive edge and technical prowess.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration and Business Impact:
- Break Down Silos:Work closely with product, growth, and partnership teams to co-create AI solutions that deliver unmatched customer value and innovation.
- Drive Business Outcomes:Prioritize engineering initiatives that directly enhance business growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Build Strategic Alliances:Cultivate partnerships with technology vendors and industry thought leaders to stay abreast of advancements and integrate valuable external expertise.
5. Information Security and Compliance:
- Guardrail Innovation:Architect and enforce sophisticated security and data protection protocols that comply with the highest standards of industry and regulatory requirements.
- Mitigate Risks:Partner with legal and security teams to proactively address cybersecurity risks and implement preemptive measures across all engineering initiatives.
Ideal Profile:
- Engineering Leadership:6+ years in engineering leadership, preferably in high-growth B2B product or fintech environments.
- Visionary Thinker:Proven expertise in aligning technology strategy with dynamic business objectives.
- Deep Technical Mastery:Advanced knowledge of scalable, distributed systems, secure architecture, and a solid grasp of JavaScript technologies (particularly MERN stack).
- Innovator at Heart:A proven track record of implementing pioneering technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and inspiring cross-functional teams.
- Security-First Mindset:Deep understanding of data privacy and information security practices, ensuring Wobot AI's technological assets are resilient and compliant.
How we work:
- We use Microsoft Teams for daily communication, conduct daily standups and team meetings over Teams.
- We value open discussion, ownership, and a founder mindset.
- We prioritize design, amazing UI/UX, documentation, to-do lists, and data-based decision-making.
- We encourage team bonding through bi-annually town halls, destressing sessions with a certified healer, and fun company retreats twice a year.
- We offer a 100% remote workplace model, health insurance, top performers eligible for attractive equity options, mental health consultations, company-sponsored upskilling courses, growth hours, the chance to give back with 40 hours for community causes, and access to a financial advisor.
- Wobot AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
