Job Description
In a world where many social apps measure their success by time spent online, Raya is a technology company focused on providing utility. Our iOS only app is a tool for discovery of and access to exciting people, events, opportunities, and recommendations globally. We believe that by marrying great software with a membership based community built around core values of trust, creativity, and reciprocity, we can provide solutions that have heretofore been impossible.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead a talented and dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in managing software development teams, with a deep knowledge of Node.js, or Golang. Moreover, the candidate should be familiar with cloud architectures, services, deployment models, and distributed systems. We value strong project management skills, and the ability to deliver on commitments. In this role, you will be required to work closely with leadership, product managers, designers, and data team stakeholders to deliver business impact.
We offer comprehensive medical and dental coverage, $50 a day food delivery budget, equity based employment, a great culture, learning opportunities, unlimited vacation, 12 weeks paid parental leave, and we pay all employees $1,000 a year to go somewhere in the world that they’ve never been because of our values of human connection, empathy, and curiosity. You can see more at the bottom of our careers page: https://careers.rayatheapp.com/
Responsibilities
Manage, lead, and mentor a team of software engineers specializing in Node.js, or GolangDevelop, and execute product development plans in alignment with the strategic vision set by senior leadershipEnsure that the team follows industry best practices in software design, development, testing, and operationsCollaborate closely with product managers, designers, and data team stakeholders to understand business requirements, and translate them into technical specificationsSteer the agile development process, encouraging communication, collaboration, and responsiveness to changes, and business needsOversee the development and continuous enhancement of scalable, secure, and efficient software systems in a cloud environment50% hands on technical software engineering, 50% people/performance/project management is expected
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field. Or equivalent industry experienceMinimum 4 years of experience in people management of high performance teamsDeep knowledge of Node.js is expectedFamiliarity with cloud architecture, services, deployment models, and distributed systems is requiredProven project management skills - a track record of creative problem-solving, and execution to fulfill commitmentsExperience sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring software engineersExcellent communication, and leadership skills with a clear ability to empower team membersExperience serving within and administering an operational excellence program: production readiness, observability, on callAbility to work closely with leadership, product managers, designers, and data team stakeholders to deliver significant business impact