[Remote] Senior Manager, Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GoGuardian is an outcomes-focused learning company dedicated to improving learning environments for K-12 education. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering to lead multiple teams in delivering high-quality software, ensuring alignment with company priorities and measurable business outcomes.ResponsibilitiesLead multiple engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software while ensuring strong alignment with company priorities and measurable business outcomesSet clear goals, define success metrics, and continuously inspect progress to ensure teams operate with focus, efficiency, and accountabilityPartner closely with Product, PMO, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive prioritization, manage trade-offs, and deliver impactful initiatives on timeRemove organizational and technical barriers by coordinating across teams and influencing stakeholders to maintain execution momentumOwn and drive engineering excellence by establishing strong development practices, including code quality, testing, and operational reliabilityParticipate in and guide architectural decisions, ensuring thoughtful trade-offs between speed, scalability, and long-term maintainabilityCoach and develop engineering managers and senior engineers through regular feedback, mentorship, and structured growth planningBuild a culture of ownership, inclusion, and continuous improvement where teams are accountable, collaborative, and consistently raising the barSupport hiring and actively build a strong, balanced team aligned to both current delivery needs and future growthSkills5+ years of experience managing one or more teams in a fast-paced environmentBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) with a strong track record of leading engineering teams delivering production-grade SaaS applications in a fast-paced, cross-functional environmentA technically credible leader with hands-on experience in Go and full-stack systems, comfortable going deep when needed while primarily operating at the leadership levelDeep experience with AWS and/or GCP and modern distributed systems, including architectures spanning microservices, monoliths, and event-driven design patternsProven ability to drive sound architectural decisions and establish scalable engineering practices (e.g., design reviews, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, infrastructure as code) that balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainabilityStrong operator who translates business goals into execution, using metrics and KPIs to drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement across teamsEffective and influential communicator who partners across engineering, product, and leadership while building and developing high-performing, inclusive teams through coaching, feedback, and clear accountabilityEager to take initiative in a fast-paced, ever-changing, dynamic environmentFueled by the opportunity to truly impact the education landscapeBenefitsCompetitive payComplete health insurance401(k) matchingAn employee equity planFlexible time offPaid holidaysPaid parental leaveA paid year-end holiday breakA robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including work from home funds, fertility & adoption reimbursement, and more…Company OverviewGoGuardian is an edtech startup that makes subscription software for K-12 schools. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.goguardian.com.Company H1B SponsorshipGoGuardian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.