FERRY INTERNATIONAL LLC

Role Description We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Engineering Manager to lead a distributed engineering organization while driving scalable, high-quality technology execution aligned with business and product priorities. This role blends people leadership, technical expertise, and business acumen, with a strong focus on customer outcomes, operational excellence, and thoughtful adoption of emerging technologies, including AI. The ideal candidate is both a leader and a builder — someone who can guide teams, influence architecture, and remain hands-on when needed. If you thrive in a fast-paced, product-driven environment and enjoy building both high-performing teams and scalable platforms, this role is for you. What You’ll Do - Strategic Engineering Leadership: - Establish scalable processes, standards, and operating rhythms to support a distributed, global team. - Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, tools, and delivery standards to improve quality, velocity, and reliability. - Partner with Product and executive leadership to align engineering priorities with business goals. - Team Leadership & Development: - Lead, mentor, and grow a distributed engineering team across multiple geographies. - Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement. - Promote strong engineering practices with a focus on quality and customer impact. - Business & Operational Excellence: - Manage engineering budgets, including infrastructure and platform costs. - Ensure cost-effective decision-making while maintaining scalability and performance. - Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical investments with company objectives. - AI Innovation & Exploration: - Enable teams to adopt AI tools and contribute to AI-driven initiatives. - Explore emerging technologies through experimentation and low-risk validation. - Identify opportunities to integrate AI into internal workflows and customer-facing products. - Professional Standards: - Maintain compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures. - Communicate effectively across teams and leadership. - Manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment. - Review work for accuracy, completeness, and quality. - Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, OR - Non-technical degree with relevant certifications, OR - Advanced degree (MBA, MA, etc.) with applicable experience. - 5–8 years of related experience, including: - 6+ years of software development experience (web/mobile, data-driven applications). - 3+ years leading and managing engineering teams. Requirements - Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Manager. - Experience leading remote, globally distributed teams. - Strong background in building scalable engineering processes and systems. - Experience managing budgets and optimizing infrastructure costs. - Familiarity with AI technologies and experimentation mindset. - Experience building and scaling SaaS products. - Strong experience with API development. - Advanced proficiency in Python and JavaScript (including TypeScript). - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure). - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows. - Experience with SSO implementation (preferred). - Familiarity with ReactJS and Node.js (a plus). Supervisory Responsibilities - Directly supervises and leads a team of approximately 3–15 engineers. - Responsible for performance management, coaching, and development. - Operates with limited supervision and high autonomy. Organizational Authority - Holds budgetary responsibility for a mid-size department. - Influences technical direction, investment decisions, and operational outcomes. - Decisions impact multiple teams and functional areas. Decision-Making & Judgment - Exercises significant discretion in interpreting policies and making operational decisions. - Solves complex problems where precedent may not exist. - Balances technical, business, and strategic considerations. Interpersonal Skills - Strong ability to influence, motivate, and lead across teams. - Skilled in conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration. - Builds trust and drives alignment across multiple stakeholders. Physical Requirements - This is a sedentary role requiring sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. - Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Work Environment - Business-casual office environment. - Fast-paced and collaborative, with a potentially lively atmosphere. Travel - Minimal travel (up to 10%). - Occasional travel to Dallas, Orange County, or Boise offices may be required.