Engineering Manager

at  FreshBooks

ABOUT FRESHBOOKS

FreshBooks is a leading cloud-based SaaS accounting software designed with one goal: to help small business owners grow. We reached unicorn status after raising our valuation to more than $1 billion and continue to scale our business to serve business owners, their clients, and accountants in more than 160 countries worldwide. FreshBookers are found all over the globe, and our goal is to create connection as a human-first workplace. Our teams have adopted different working environments based on how they collaborate best. Some are fully remote and others are truly hybrid - it all comes down to what’s best for the team and for everyone FreshBooks builds for.
NOTE: This role can be worked remotely from the above location.

YOU’LL STAND OUT IF YOU BRING EXPERIENCE IN

• Scrum or Agile teams
• The SaaS or fintech industry

WHAT YOU’LL DO AS AN ENGINEERING MANAGER

• Drive the execution of the technical vision for a crucial line of business at FreshBooks. Establish best practices, architecture, and technical standards to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Serve as a role model and manage a team of engineers and technical leads. Collaborate closely with other product development disciplines, such as product managers and designers, to achieve a technical vision aligned with our product goals, user needs, and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a bridge between them and facilitating cross-collaboration.
• Play a vital role in attracting and recruiting talent organization-wide to contribute to FreshBooks’ mission.
• Anticipate and prepare for the future in terms of technology, people, culture, and processes to drive successful outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Proven experience in effectively managing engineers and technical leads for at least 3 years.
• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Strong background in web technologies, including front-end and back-end development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset
• Experience working with Google Cloud, AWS, or other public cloud technologies.
• Track record of establishing teams through cultivating and recruiting engineering talent.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence organizations.
• Demonstrated skill in foreseeing future developments, navigating ambiguity, creating plans, and executing successfully over multiple quarters.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning, a relentless drive for self-improvement, and a commitment to helping others excel.