Engineering Team Leader

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Team Leader in Malaysia.This role offers the opportunity to lead a small, high-performing engineering team while actively contributing to product development. You will guide, coach, and mentor engineers, fostering a collaborative and motivated environment that encourages growth and innovation. Balancing hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, you will help shape team dynamics, optimize workflows, and ensure efficient delivery of high-quality software. The role includes hiring and onboarding new team members, managing performance, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will operate in a fully remote, asynchronous environment that values autonomy, innovation, and a people-first approach. This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys both technical engagement and empowering others to excel.AccountabilitiesLead and manage a team of 3–5 engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedbackAct as the spokesperson for the team, ensuring strong team dynamics and a supportive, high-performance cultureParticipate in product development, contributing actively alongside the team while dedicating ~30% of time to leadership responsibilitiesOversee hiring processes, onboarding, and career development for team membersFoster continuous improvement in engineering practices, workflows, and collaborationPromote alignment with organizational values, team goals, and broader engineering strategiesSupport cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and deliveryRequirementsProven experience managing an engineering team of at least 2 peopleStrong backend development expertise, ideally with Elixir/Phoenix or comparable technologiesSolid knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and modern development workflowsExcellent communication skills and ability to inspire confidence in the teamStrong understanding of team dynamics and ability to cultivate a collaborative environmentHighly organized with attention to detail and focus on efficient processesCommitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a people-first cultureAmbitious, proactive, and capable of balancing technical and leadership responsibilitiesBenefitsCompetitive salary aligned with global standards ($75,450—$169,700 USD)Fully remote work with flexible working hoursFlexible paid time off16 weeks of paid parental leaveMental health and wellbeing support servicesStock optionsProfessional development and learning budgetHome office and IT equipment budgetBudget for coworking spaces or local in-person team eventsWhy Apply Through Jobgether?We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Why Apply Through Jobgether?Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.