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Engineering Manager

Code for America
Location
Remote (in the U.S.)
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Product Engineering
Salary
$128,945 to $157,850
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 7 years of experience as a software engineer, engineering manager, or equivalent, with experience managing engineering teams.
  • Experience across multiple languages, frameworks, or tech stacks with a demonstrated ability to ramp quickly into unfamiliar ones.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including stellar writing skills.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary technical teams to build and operate technical solutions with testing, observability, and operational rigor.
  • Experience developing and empowering collaborative, high-performing teams, and managing through ambiguity in a fast-changing environment.
  • Familiarity with how to apply AI and emerging technologies effectively, including how to anticipate and mitigate their risks.
Nice to have
  • Personal or professional experience with the social safety net or other mission-relevant government services.
  • Experience in government, civic technology, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Experience leading matrixed, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Familiarity working within complex, legacy, or regulated technical environments.
What the job really is

As an Engineering Manager at Code for America, you will lead a team of engineers to build and operate systems that enhance public services. Your role involves supervising, coaching, and developing engineers while also contributing hands-on to projects. You will ensure high delivery standards, manage technical outcomes, and foster a collaborative team environment focused on meaningful impact.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package including at least one no cost health insurance option for full-time employees for employee-only coverage.
  • A minimum of 80% of the cost of dependent coverage.
  • $500 annual stipend towards professional development; prorated at time of hire.
  • Up to $500 of professional development funds can be rolled over each year, up to a maximum of $1000.
  • 100% employer match on the first 3% of contributions to retirement plans.
  • Additional 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% after 3+ years of service.
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided during the hiring process.
  • The role involves a player-coach dynamic, requiring both management and hands-on contributions.
  • Expectations for travel are low, at no more than 10%.
  • The hiring process may take 1-2 months or longer.
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