Artsy is transforming the art market – the last major consumer marketplace to come online – by aggregating over $30B in commercial inventory on a single platform. Our Engineering team is at the heart of this transformation, unlocking new possibilities for art buyers and sellers around the globe.
Reporting to our VP of Engineering, we’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who combines deep technical insight with exceptional people leadership. You’ll be responsible for guiding a diverse team of engineers (junior all the way up through staff) – the team has a variety of skillsets, from mobile to frontend to data and backend. You’ll drive technical excellence and foster a culture that prioritizes performance, growth, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers you the opportunity to influence the technical direction of products while actively mentoring and developing your team.
You’ll be joining a cross-functional product team focused on driving top-of-funnel growth by uniting the needs of collectors and galleries. Your role will involve close collaboration with Product, Design, Marketing, and Engineering to deliver value to our users and business by building a high-quality product.

HOW WE WILL EVALUATE YOUR SKILLS:

Our standard interview process looks like:
1) Talent Acquisition Interview
2) Hiring Manager Interview
3) Team Interviews focused on your Technical Proficiency, People Management & Coaching and Deep Dive in past Projects with close collaborators (focused on the core skills for the role and our values)
4) Final Leadership Interviews
If you are selected to interview for the Engineering Manager position, we will share a detailed guide on what you can expect from the hiring process and how to prepare for each stage.

ARTSY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE VALUE A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE. WE ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN STATUS.

Compensation Range: $175K - $215

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT ARTSY:

• Lead a team of 6+ engineers by setting clear goals and cultivating a high-performing, inclusive culture that values open feedback, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Own the hiring pipeline to attract and select top-quality, diverse talent aligned with our growth and inclusion goals.
• Leverage your technical expertise to mentor on design, architecture, and code quality; actively participate in technical decision-making and code reviews; and identify each engineer’s unique strengths to maximize team impact.
• Implement performance management practices that address issues promptly and empathetically, establish personalized development plans, and regularly coach engineers to align individual and team objectives.
• Act as a key liaison between Engineering, Product, Design, and other stakeholders by collaborating with peers to streamline processes, drive engineering-wide improvements, and leverage cross-functional insights for strategic staffing and decision-making.

THIS ROLE IS A FIT FOR YOU IF:

• You are a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record managing distributed teams.
• You are a technical expert with hands-on experience as an individual contributor, technical lead, and people manager– someone who values high quality code and robust engineering practices.
• You are a performance-driven manager who is passionate about mentoring, offering constructive feedback, and driving career development.
• You are an effective collaborator who thrives in a complex organization, able to align diverse teams and influence cross-functional strategies.
• You’re a champion for diversity and inclusion, committed to building teams that bring varied perspectives to our innovative work.
• You have strong opinions, loosely held. You will change our team, and our team will change you.
• You feel resonance with Artsy’s vision along with its engineering principles.

THIS ROLE IS UNLIKELY TO BE A GOOD MATCH IF YOU….

• Struggle with ambiguity or setting goals and aligning outcomes in a complex organization.
• Are only interested in people management and not excited about leading a team to drive impact through technology.