Engineering Manager

Worth is now looking looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of 4-8 engineers. This role is responsible for delivering meaningful product outcomes while building a healthy, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.You will balance execution, people leadership, and technical oversight. You are not expected to be the primary hands-on contributor, but you must maintain strong technical judgment and credibility. Your success will be measured by your team's ability to ship reliably, grow professionally, and operate with clarity and ownership.This role requires someone who can create structure without bureaucracy, hold a high bar without eroding psychological safety, and translate business priorities into focused engineering execution.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of 4-8 engineers across one product area or domainOwn team delivery outcomes, including roadmap execution, reliability, and qualityPartner closely with Product and Design to translate business priorities into clear technical plansDrive cycle planning, estimation, and delivery accountabilityRemove blockers and resolve cross-team dependenciesEnsure the team balances speed with long-term maintainabilityMaintain visibility into system health, performance, and risk areasProvide regular 1:1 coaching and actionable feedback to each team memberConduct performance reviews, career development planning, and growth conversationsHire, interview, and onboard new engineers as the team scalesCreate an environment of psychological safety while maintaining high standardsCoach engineers on ownership, system design, and execution disciplineAddress performance issues early and constructivelyEscalate risks and communicate tradeoffs clearly to leadershipContribute to organizational process improvements and engineering culture initiativesTechnology StackLanguages & Runtimes: Node.js, TypeScriptFrameworks: Nest.js, React.jsData & Messaging: PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, RedshiftInfrastructure & Orchestration: Kubernetes, ArgoCD, AWSMonitoring: DataDogRequirements7+ years of professional software engineering experience2+ years of experience directly managing engineersExperience leading teams of at least 4 engineersStrong track record of delivering complex software projects on scheduleSolid system design fundamentals and architectural judgmentExperience partnering with Product and cross-functional stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers across multiple levelsAbility to balance delivery pressure with long-term technical healthExperience navigating ambiguity and setting clear directionStrong written and verbal communication skillsHigh emotional intelligence and ability to manage conflict constructivelySuccess MetricsThe team consistently delivers roadmap commitments with predictable velocityEngineering quality and reliability remain high under delivery pressureEngagement and retention within the team are strongEngineers demonstrate measurable growth in skill, ownership, and autonomyProduction incidents are handled effectively with strong post-incident learningCross-functional stakeholders trust the team's commitments and executionBonus Points (nice to haves, not requirements)Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environmentsExperience managing distributed or remote-first teamsStrong background in distributed systems or event-driven architectureExperience contributing to organizational-level engineering process improvementsPrior experience managing through periods of technical transformation or re-architectureBenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance Flexible Paid Time Off 9 paid Holidays Family Leave RemoteHybrid work (for Orlando Associates)Free Food & Snacks (Orlando)Wellness Resources