Badge - Engineering Manager

Vancouver, British Columbia - Hybrid$150k - $180k1mo ago

In Office Staff NA Engineering Manager Head of Engineering Team Leadership Close

Requirements

• You have 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years managing engineering teams • You are a people-first leader who knows that great teams don't happen by accident • You are a strong communicator — direct, empathetic, and clear — whether you're giving hard feedback or rallying the team around a goal • You have a track record of retaining and developing strong engineers • You are organized without being bureaucratic — you know which processes add value and which slow people down • You bring calm and clarity under pressure, and help your team do the same • You care about engineering craft even if you're not in the code every day • $150,000 - $180,000 a year

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers through regular 1:1s, honest feedback, and active investment in their careers • Build and maintain a high-trust, high-accountability team culture aligned with Badge's values • Own the engineering rhythm — standups, planning, retros, tech debt — making sure these are lightweight, purposeful, and actually useful • Identify and address performance issues early, with care and directness • Lead hiring with input from the Head of Engineering. You will source, interview, and close great talent • Remove blockers and shield the team from noise so they can focus and do deep work • Surface risks and communicate team status clearly to leadership — no surprises • Continuously improve how the team works together, onboard new members, and share knowledge • Help manage and prioritize technical initiatives, ensuring they align with business goals