Engineering Manager, Customer Tech

Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making sustainable grocery shopping easier and more affordable. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their Business Operations team, overseeing key systems and promoting professional growth among team members while driving technical projects and strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of dedicated full-stack engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reusable code that powers our core business operations
• Set technical direction, uphold and advocate software engineering best practices, and inspire your team to continuously enhance our existing platforms
• Mentor and support the professional development of your team members, providing feedback, guidance, and opportunities for growth
• Actively engage with the product team to understand detailed requirements, driving the implementation from design through to delivery
• Oversee the development of robust, scalable software solutions that enable real-time operational activities across various business units
• Foster a culture of transparency, ensuring stakeholders are informed about progress and decisions regarding each product
• Contribute to strategic technology roadmap decisions, aligning with Misfits Market’s broader business goals

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years of software development experience in PHP or another Object-Oriented language, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• A solid foundation in computer science, with proven competencies in data structures, algorithms, and adherence to software design best practices
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of software engineers
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences