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Defense Unicorns

We help mission-focused heroes solve the world’s biggest software challenges.

Engineering Manager

Engineering ManagerEngineering ManagerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

12 hours ago

Salary

$148.8K - $201.3K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetes

Job Description

Engineering Manager

Defense Unicorns

• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of engineers dedicated to developing and maintaining UDS-compatible applications. • Own the team's deliverables, ensuring the timely delivery of scalable, highly-available products that exceed customer expectations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and manage engineering roadmaps in alignment with Product objectives. • Instill a spirit of continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and processes, driving innovation and efficiency. • Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of team members, helping them advance their careers and achieve their goals. • Facilitate communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring clear understanding of specifications, budgets, and deadlines. • Stay abreast of new trends, developments, and technologies to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.

Job Requirements

  • 6+ years of industry experience, preferably in building, maintaining, and managing platforms and infrastructure.
  • 2+ years of experience managing engineering teams, with experience in a remote, distributed environment.
  • Strong technical background in software engineering, with deep experience in architecting and delivering scalable solutions using cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, while deploying cloud-native software to Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with a track record of inspiring and empowering teams.
  • High level of technical proficiency, with the ability to work within the team to solve complex problems.
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Premiums are 100% Company Paid
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Company Stock Options
  • Home Office Budget
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
  • Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

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