Job description
Description
\*\* This is a direct hire position for one of our clients. This position is a fully remote role. Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.**
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow a globally distributed set of engineering teams working on a modern SaaS digital marketing platform. This role requires a technically grounded leader who can drive engineering execution, foster cross-functional collaboration, and serve as the bridge between business, product, and technology. You’ll oversee three engineering teams (12 total direct reports) operating in both the U.S. and offshore. These teams are responsible for the platform’s infrastructure, DevOps, and core services as we evolve our architecture and scale our platform.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple teams, both US-based and overseas
Serve as a servant leader, providing mentorship, coaching, and support while empowering teams to make sound technical decisions
Own team operations, project delivery, and technical alignment, ensuring consistent execution and quality
Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact projects (e.g., current initiative: migrating data infrastructure to MongoDB)
Foster strong, async-first communication practices across global teams
Host weekly or bi-weekly evening check-ins with offshore teams (~8 PM CST)
Travel overseas once per year as part of leadership exchange and team development
Ideal Candidate Profile
A proven leader with experience managing multiple engineering teams and delivering complex software projects
A technical background and comfortable engaging in architectural discussions, reviewing designs, and guiding technical direction (even if you’re not coding day-to-day)
Skilled at leading distributed, cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment
A clear communicator who values team collaboration and cross-functional alignment
Adaptable and curious—excited to learn new stacks and evolve as the platform grows
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Experience managing engineering teams and overseeing production systems
Background in web-based development (Node.js, React, C#, .NET, MongoDB, or similar)
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Demonstrated experience leading distributed/offshore teams
Strong understanding of platform architecture, SDLC improvement, and system reliability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel internationally (once per year)
Available for evening meetings with overseas teams (1–2 times per week)
Preferred Experience:
Experience with MongoDB or GCP cloud environments
Exposure to both legacy and modern tech stacks
SaaS or digital marketing platform experience
Our Vetting Process
At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the software engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:
Application (5 minutes)
Online Assessment & Code Challenge (40-60 minutes)
Initial Phone Interview (30-45 minutes)
Client Interviews (2-3 virtual interviews)
Job Offer!
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Requirements
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading and driving web-based software development projects to success.
