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Engineering Manager

The Farmer's Dog
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
29 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience
  • Experience in delegating responsibilities and conducting performance reviews
  • Ability to architect for high scalability and availability
  • Customer-centric mentality with experience collaborating with product and design teams
  • Strong communication skills
Nice to have
  • Full stack and top of funnel experience
What the job really is

As an Engineering Manager at The Farmer's Dog, you will lead a team of engineers (pods) focused on delivering impactful software solutions while fostering individual growth and team cohesion. Your responsibilities include managing the technical direction of your pod, collaborating with Product Managers to shape strategy, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You will work with a modern tech stack and ensure that your team's efforts align with customer needs and company goals.

Benefits
  • Dog-friendly office in SoHo
  • Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
  • Company supported mental health benefits
  • 12 week paid parental leave
  • Competitive 401k plan with company match
Things to weigh
  • In-office culture requires presence 4-5 days a week
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves managing a team in a fast-paced environment which may include ambiguity
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