Empirical - Engineering Manager
Requirements
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering • Experience leading teams as Tech Lead or Engineering Manager, including mentoring engineers and supporting their professional growth • Strong expertise in JavaScript, Node, Python, and related frameworks • Proven background in scalable software architecture and cloud infrastructure • Experience managing client relationships and leading technical discovery sessions • Experience designing and leading technical hiring processes, including technical interviews, assessments, and onboarding workflows • Strong written and spoken English communication skills, as all our clients are US-based • Passionate and hands-on experience with Gen AI tools and their real-world application • Track record of speaking at meetups, sharing knowledge, or contributing to tech • Deep alignment with our values: care for people, act with integrity, and seek to add value in every interaction • A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work independently and make decisions • Empathy and clarity in communication: with clients, engineers, and internal teammates • Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities across multiple projects • A passion for building strong engineering cultures, not just writing great code • A mindset of thoughtful action, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement • A sense of curiosity, joy, and ownership in your work — we believe building great teams should also be fun
Responsibilities
• 1. Operational & Client Support • Help optimize team delivery and client engagement across multiple projects • Serve as the technical point of contact for clients post-hiring, joining regular check-ins to track engineering progress, identify new needs, and align on technical expectations • Understand each client's product, stack, roadmap, and delivery context, and help ensure Empirical contractors are set up to contribute effectively • Maintain regular 1:1s or check-ins with contractors assigned to client projects to ensure satisfaction, alignment, and address any challenges • Act as a bridge between contractors and clients, solving for mismatches in expectations or performance, and advocating for growth opportunities when appropriate • Coach and mentor engineers on adopting Gen AI tools into their day-to-day workflows — • leading by example and helping the team work smarter, faster, and more effectively through • 2. Support Talent Acquisition • Collaborate with our hiring team and clients to define hiring needs and ideal profiles • Lead technical interview strategy and participate in candidate evaluations • Lead and mentor our network of technical interviewers to ensure quality and consistency in • Leverage AI tools and develop automation to make hiring processes more efficient — from sourcing and screening to assessments and structured feedback • Continually improve our technical hiring processes with data-driven insights and scalable • 3. Technical Business Development • Partner with leadership during new project and client discovery to assess technical fit, scope complexity, and staffing needs • Lead or contribute to the planning, estimation, and proposal process for new opportunity — developing POCs, technical artifacts, and scoping documents that help Empirical win and onboard new clients and projects • Support smooth project onboarding by translating client context into clear technical briefs and ramp-up plans for incoming contractors • Identify opportunities to expand engagements with existing clients based on evolving product and technical needs • Represent Empirical's technical credibility and expertise throughout the sales and onboarding cycle
Benefits
• Remote and flexible work • Access to a community of top-tier LATAM engineers and global leaders • Opportunities for paid training and mentorship • Paid referrals program
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