Software Engineering Manager

Nova Talent - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

About the position

Sift is seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead and scale its engineering team. This role is crucial for driving the technical execution of the product roadmap while ensuring solid and scalable engineering practices. The Engineering Manager will collaborate with engineers, product teams, and customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions across various sectors, including satellite constellations and renewable energy. This position offers a unique opportunity to build and refine engineering processes from the ground up, contributing to the success of an early-stage company.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, providing feedback and technical mentorship to manage performance.
• Collaborate with go-to-market, product, and engineering teams to build a long-term technical roadmap.
• Work closely with customers to understand their problems and find efficient solutions.
• Drive execution to ensure high-quality projects are delivered on time and aligned with company goals.
• Establish and refine engineering processes, including code reviews and sprint planning.
• Track and report key engineering metrics to ensure continuous improvement.
• Help scale the engineering team and contribute to the codebase.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in B2B SaaS.
• At least 2 years of experience leading engineering efforts from analysis to production.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or a STEM discipline.
• Strong experience in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems or web applications using Go, Python, or similar languages.
• Deep systems background with a focus on technical excellence and well-engineered solutions.
• Demonstrated track record of successful mentorship and team growth.
• Self-starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a startup environment.
• Proven ability to balance hands-on development with team management.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative work ethic.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with in-stream data processing and analytics using Apache Kafka, Flink, or similar.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases like PostgreSQL or Druid.
• Experience with data exploration tools like Grafana or PowerBI.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles including version control and continuous integration.

Benefits

• New hire stock equity
• Hybrid workplace
• Free lunch, snacks, & coffee
• Top-tier health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental