Engineering Manager
As an Engineering Manager at Monks, you will lead the technical execution and uphold quality standards to ensure successful, timely project deliveries. Collaborating closely with Product Management, you will align the technical roadmap with business priorities, oversee project execution, set technical direction, and maintain rigorous quality and operational standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for attracting, nurturing, coaching, and retaining top engineering talent, defining engineering standards, and contributing to the strategic vision of the organization in a dynamic environment.
Your key responsibilities will include driving the technical execution of the roadmap to ensure projects are completed on time and meet high-quality standards. You will collaborate with Product Management to manage the technical roadmap, balancing feature development, technical debt, and operational stability. Acting as the primary technical point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, you will communicate progress, manage expectations, and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success. You will also be accountable for the quality of the team's deliverables, contribute to defining engineering quality standards and best practices, and provide technical guidance and architectural context to unblock the team and ensure scalable solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience, with over 8 years of professional engineering experience and at least 3 years in management roles. Experience with web and native (iOS) applications is essential. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship abilities are required, along with excellent organizational and communication skills to manage client and stakeholder relationships effectively. A solid understanding of design and architectural patterns, development best practices, and a proven track record in driving complex, cross-functional engineering projects from concept to production are also necessary. The candidate should demonstrate strong technical judgment and the ability to challenge, guide, and mentor engineers on design and implementation, as well as experience in defining and implementing quality standards in engineering practices. Previous experience collaborating on highly distributed teams across multiple countries and time zones is advantageous.
Monks offers a competitive salary range of $113,416.73 to $139,843.64 CAD for this position. The company provides excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays, a 401k with company contribution, paid parental leave, and emphasizes work-life balance with a focus on personal well-being. Employees have opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment and can engage in entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network. The company fosters a globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more. Monks is committed to DEI efforts and sustainable growth, creating an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to the company's mission.