Engineering Manager

Crunchbase

Engineering Manager leading cross-functional engineering teams at Crunchbase. Responsible for delivering end-to-end product functionality and technical leadership.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $215,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the team’s technical outcomes by ensuring the right technical discussions happen, risks are surfaced, standards are upheld, and the team is empowered to build what is right for our business and customers
Guide architectural decisions and ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable as product complexity grows
Establish and uphold standards for performance, quality, and observability across the stack
Lead technical design discussions and code reviews to ensure sound engineering decisions, without requiring direct ownership of implementation
Ensure strong operational practices, including monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement of system reliability
Drive pragmatic tradeoffs between speed, quality, and scope, making risks and constraints explicit
Support AI-enabled product experiences, partnering with backend and data teams to integrate AI-driven features into performant, user-friendly interfaces.
Partner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure infrastructure meets regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR) and internal security standards.
Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, setting clear expectations for ownership, execution, and collaboration
Provide regular, actionable feedback and coaching to support individual growth and strong performance
Hire and retain talented engineers, contributing to a thoughtful and consistent hiring process
Create an environment where engineers can operate with increasing autonomy while maintaining accountability for outcomes
Identify and address performance issues directly and constructively
Foster a team culture that values pragmatic decision-making, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of results
Partner closely with Product and Design to deliver business outcome, not just execute on requirements
Translate product goals into clear engineering plans, making the tradeoffs between scope, speed, and technical quality explicit
Align stakeholders on priorities and sequencing, ensuring the team is working on the most impactful problems
Take ownership of delivery outcomes, even when dependencies or ambiguity span multiple teams
Collaborate with adjacent engineering teams to manage dependencies and maintain system coherence across the product
Contribute to broader engineering initiatives (e.g., architecture, quality, developer experience) through participation in guilds and working groups
Advocate for the team’s needs and create visibility for the team’s impact across the broader organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in senior or staff Engineering roles.
1+ year in management position.
Experience leading engineering teams responsible for delivering production SaaS products
Strong technical background with the ability to guide architectural decisions and evaluate tradeoffs across frontend and backend systems
Proven ability to drive execution and deliver outcomes in a cross-functional product environment
Experience working closely with Product and Design to define and deliver user-facing features
Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain high-performing engineers
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and make pragmatic decisions
Experience building or operating complex, customer-facing web applications
Familiarity with modern frontend architectures and performance considerations
Experience contributing to shared platform components, developer tooling, or design systems
Experience integrating data-driven or AI-enabled features into product experiences
Experience working in fast-paced, product-driven organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity — rewarding you for your contributions and ownership mindset
Remote-first flexibility — work primarily from home within our list of approved states, with opportunities for in-person collaboration
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options)
Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth
401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check-in to help you plan your future
Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental health
Work-from-home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance
Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

SaaSfrontend systemsbackend systemsweb applicationsAI-enabled featuresperformance considerationsdeveloper toolingdesign systemsarchitectural decisionssystem reliability

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcoachingdecision-makingcommunicationproblem-solvingteam culturefeedbackautonomyaccountability