23 Oct
Proof
Toronto
Proof is a rapidly growing legal tech startup, providing a best-in-class legal services platform used by thousands of law firms. Our platform helps law firms streamline their operations and improve efficiency, contributing to a 10% month-over-month growth. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of transforming the legal industry.
What you'll do:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our remote engineering teams across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and a passion for developing and mentoring engineers. As a Senior Engineering Manager,
you will play a key role in the strategic direction and execution of projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet our business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage high-performing teams of backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers, including offshore contractors, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, helping them grow both technically and professionally.
- Ensure that the team delivers high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
- Work closely with product managers to define project requirements and priorities.
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team,
ensuring that best practices are followed.
- Stay current with industry trends and developments, and apply this knowledge to improve our products and processes.
- Collaborate with other teams to drive technical innovation and excellence across the organization.
What we'll expect you to have on day one:
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Technical Skills: Extensive experience with programming languages such as Go, Ruby, Java, or JavaScript (for frontend engineers), and modern development practices. Experience with service-oriented architecture and event-driven architectures is highly desirable.
- Project Management: Proven track record of managing complex software projects from inception to delivery,
with a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Adaptability: Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and languages as needed.
Nice to Have:
- Experience working at Series A or Series B startups.
- Experience with large-scale production Go-based applications.
- Knowledge and experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Experience in writing automated software tests and continuous integration practices.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript).
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in the legal industry.
- Knowledge of security best practices and protocols.
Benefits:
- Full-time, salary position
- Remote, work from anywhere in Canada
- Flexible time off and holidays
- Equipment provided
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance available
Compensation:
Salary range 160,000-200,000 CAD based on experience and location
▶️ Senior Engineering Manager
🖊️ Proof
📍 Toronto