[Remote] Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crunchbase is a predictive solution that provides intelligence on private companies, powered by live private company data, AI, and market activity. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team responsible for delivering end-to-end product functionality while ensuring strong technical decision-making and team growth.ResponsibilitiesOwn the team’s technical outcomes by ensuring the right technical discussions happen, risks are surfaced, standards are upheld, and the team is empowered to build what is right for our business and customersGuide architectural decisions and ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable as product complexity growsEstablish and uphold standards for performance, quality, and observability across the stackLead technical design discussions and code reviews to ensure sound engineering decisions, without requiring direct ownership of implementationEnsure strong operational practices, including monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement of system reliabilityDrive pragmatic tradeoffs between speed, quality, and scope, making risks and constraints explicitSupport AI-enabled product experiences, partnering with backend and data teams to integrate AI-driven features into performant, user-friendly interfacesPartner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure infrastructure meets regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR) and internal security standardsBuild and lead a high-performing engineering team, setting clear expectations for ownership, execution, and collaborationProvide regular, actionable feedback and coaching to support individual growth and strong performanceHire and retain talented engineers, contributing to a thoughtful and consistent hiring processCreate an environment where engineers can operate with increasing autonomy while maintaining accountability for outcomesIdentify and address performance issues directly and constructivelyFoster a team culture that values pragmatic decision-making, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of resultsPartner closely with Product and Design to deliver business outcome, not just execute on requirementsTranslate product goals into clear engineering plans, making the tradeoffs between scope, speed, and technical quality explicitAlign stakeholders on priorities and sequencing, ensuring the team is working on the most impactful problemsTake ownership of delivery outcomes, even when dependencies or ambiguity span multiple teamsCollaborate with adjacent engineering teams to manage dependencies and maintain system coherence across the productContribute to broader engineering initiatives (e.g., architecture, quality, developer experience) through participation in guilds and working groupsAdvocate for the team’s needs and create visibility for the team’s impact across the broader organizationPerforms other related duties as assignedSkills4+ years of experience in senior or staff Engineering roles1+ year in management positionExperience leading engineering teams responsible for delivering production SaaS productsStrong technical background with the ability to guide architectural decisions and evaluate tradeoffs across frontend and backend systemsProven ability to drive execution and deliver outcomes in a cross-functional product environmentExperience working closely with Product and Design to define and deliver user-facing featuresDemonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain high-performing engineersAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and make pragmatic decisionsExperience building or operating complex, customer-facing web applicationsFamiliarity with modern frontend architectures and performance considerationsExperience contributing to shared platform components, developer tooling, or design systemsExperience integrating data-driven or AI-enabled features into product experiencesExperience working in fast-paced, product-driven organizationsBenefitsEquity in the form of stock options on top of that as the total compensation packageCompetitive compensation and equity — rewarding you for your contributions and ownership mindsetRemote-first flexibility — work primarily from home within our list of approved states, with opportunities for in-person collaborationComprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options)Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check-in to help you plan your futureWellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental healthWork-from-home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowanceCharitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiativesCompany OverviewCrunchbase is a predictive private company intelligence solution, powered by live company data, AI, and market activity from 80M+ users. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.crunchbase.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCrunchbase has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.