Esper

Engineering Manager

• Lead, coach and grow a high‑performing engineering team of eight, providing regular mentorship, feedback, and career development opportunities
• Plan, manage, and track sprints in JIRA, balancing workload and ensuring commitments are met while adapting to mid‑sprint changes and removing blockers
• Define and monitor engineering metrics; measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques to improve productivity and quality
• Collaborate with product management to understand customer needs, participate in Agile planning, and shape the product roadmap and strategy
• Work cross‑functionally with design, sales, marketing and operations to ensure alignment on vision and deliver products that meet market needs
• Drive the safe adoption of AI in our products by incorporating ethical guidelines, prioritizing transparency and explainability, and evaluating systems to prevent bias
• Facilitate daily Scrum and other rituals; encourage self‑organizing teams and continuous improvement practices
• Identify and address planning gaps, quality issues, and resource constraints; continuously refine processes and champion modern development practices