Engineering Manager

Tessell is a fast-growing company focused on data management. We're building cutting-edge products that will disrupt the data management industry. Our team is composed of talented individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. As a member of our engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. Role Overview: We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers. As an EM, you'll be responsible for team performance, people development, and driving the technical execution of projects. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to build scalable, reliable, and impactful products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow one or more engineering teams or a critical function within the org.
• Work closely with product, design, and leadership to define strategy and deliver key initiatives.
• Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
• Set technical direction and ensure sound architectural decisions across projects.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Create and refine processes to improve execution, velocity, and quality.
• Serve as a coach and mentor, helping engineers advance in their careers.
• Get involved in technical decisions when needed while empowering your teams to own outcomes.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in engineering leadership, ideally managing other managers or tech leads.
• Proven track record of scaling teams and building high-quality software at a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Experience with modern engineering best practices (CI/CD, testing, architecture design, agile methods).
• Strong people leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Bonus: experience in Cloud, SaaS development.

Skills

CI/CD, Cloud, SaaS, software