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Engineering Manager, Compensation Planning

Pave
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$195,500 - $264,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of industry experience
  • 2+ years of management experience on high-performing teams
  • Confidence diving into technical details and challenging designs or solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams through planning and execution of large technical projects spanning multiple quarters
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear direction, set expectations, and give actionable feedback
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and tackle problems with high agency
Nice to have
  • Experience with b2b saas and/or financial systems where correctness and auditability of calculations are critical
What the job really is

As an Engineering Manager at Pave, you will lead a team focused on developing core planning and recommendation workflows for compensation teams at major companies. Your role involves managing the team while engaging with the code, driving the technical roadmap, and collaborating with Product and Design to translate complex requirements into actionable technical tasks. You will also ensure the accuracy of planning calculations and mentor your team through constructive feedback.

Benefits
  • Meaningful equity
  • Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible work from anywhere for up to a month
  • Lunch and dinner stipends
  • Fully stocked kitchens
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or tools mentioned in the posting
  • The role requires a balance between management and technical involvement
  • High expectations for team leadership and mentoring
Job score3.8/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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