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Engineering Manager, Core DevOps

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Remote · Remote · Posted Sep 16, 2026

At a glance

Workplace
Remote
Location
Remote

About the role

  • The Engineering Manager for Core DevOps will build, manage, and support a globally distributed engineering team focused on core repository capabilities.
  • This role involves guiding technical delivery, shaping team workflows, and aligning engineering execution with product management and business goals.
  • The manager will foster a remote, asynchronous environment while promoting operational excellence and the integration of AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and mentor a globally distributed engineering team.
  • Hire, onboard, and develop engineers while maintaining standards for quality and psychological safety.
  • Partner with product management, design, and cross-functional teams to align technical direction and roadmaps.
  • Guide engineers on system architecture, code quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
  • Manage and refine agile, remote, and asynchronous workflows.
  • Integrate AI capabilities and modern developer tooling into daily workflows.
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones and provide actionable feedback for career progression.
  • Maintain visibility into operational health and participate in incident management rotations.

Requirements

  • Experience managing engineering teams, providing architectural guidance, and building team accountability.
  • Background in enterprise software development, distributed systems, and software delivery pipelines.
  • Experience aligning stakeholders across product, design, engineering, and infrastructure.
  • Track record of establishing effective engineering processes and managing delivery execution in ambiguous situations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote-first, asynchronous, and globally distributed environments.
  • Commitment to building inclusive, psychologically safe team cultures.
  • Experience using AI-assisted tools and modern software workflows.

Benefits

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental Leave

Workplace

  • Role is fully remote.
  • Requires collaboration across globally distributed teams.

Skills

  • Git
  • DevOps
  • DevSecOps
  • Distributed Systems
  • Agile
  • AI-assisted Development Tools

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Engineering Manager, Core DevOps

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