Engineering Manager at Flashbots

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams in software development processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and technical standards.
• Collaborate with Product Management to convert design concepts into detailed technical documentation, requirements specifications, and project plans.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of design and implementation trade-offs, documenting findings and facilitating team discussions to reach consensus.
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps in collaboration with product leadership, defining project milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Partner with senior leadership to resolve complex technical challenges, prioritize engineering initiatives, and shape company-wide strategies.
• Ensure engineering teams deliver high-quality products efficiently by implementing agile methodologies and process optimization techniques.
• Provide regular performance feedback and career development guidance to team members to foster professional growth and retention.
• Enhance team collaboration and accountability by refining sprint management practices, task tracking systems, and delivery frameworks.
• Act as a technical liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals and technical constraints.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering workflows through data-driven analysis and innovative process solutions.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in leading engineering teams through software development projects, with a track record of successful delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in software architecture, system design, and development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with Product Management, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and documentation with precision and clarity.
• Experience in evaluating trade-offs between technical feasibility, cost, and time constraints, and making informed decisions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies to track progress, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables are met.
• Leadership skills to guide team members, resolve conflicts, and maintain a high-performance engineering culture.
• Knowledge of organizational design principles and company strategy to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
• Strong analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve productivity and quality.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to address technical challenges and drive innovation in engineering practices.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and mentorship to team members for continuous professional development.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience.