Sr Engineering Manager, Web Apps
The Senior Engineering Manager for Web Applications at MZLA Technologies Corporation, the nonprofit-owned company behind Thunderbird, will lead the engineering team responsible for MZLA's hosted subscription products. This role is integral to the growth and evolution of Thunderbird's offerings, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, privacy-respecting communication tools. The position requires consistent overlap with Eastern Standard Time working hours and is ideally suited for candidates located in or closely aligned with this time zone.
In this hands-on technical management role, the Senior Engineering Manager will oversee day-to-day engineering execution, ensuring clear priorities, ownership, timelines, risks, dependencies, and quality expectations. Responsibilities include managing Web Services engineers and contractors, providing coaching, feedback, and performance support, as well as handling team budget and resource planning. The role also involves translating product direction and technical priorities into coordinated engineering plans, establishing team processes and workflows, and improving engineering practices related to code review, testing, documentation, release readiness, observability, technical debt, and operational readiness.
Candidates should have over 15 years of industry experience, with at least 10 years in engineering leadership roles within software product development, hosted services, SaaS, cloud-based applications, or communications platforms. A minimum of 5 years of people management experience in an engineering environment is required, including coaching, feedback, prioritization, performance support, career development, and team development. Experience in managing senior technical teams, team budget and resource planning, and collaborating with directors, senior individual contributors, product stakeholders, infrastructure/SRE teams, contractors, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with the ability to translate technical, product, or organizational direction into clear execution plans and measurable outcomes.
While specific compensation details are not provided, MZLA Technologies Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a work-from-home stipend, referral program, paid parental leave, health and vision insurance, and other perks. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, emphasizing user trust, privacy, and the development of open-source software.
Joining MZLA Technologies Corporation offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering innovative, privacy-respecting communication tools that empower users globally. The role provides a chance to influence the future of Thunderbird's products and services, contributing to the mission of building independent, privacy-respecting alternatives to major tech ecosystems.