Engineering Manager

Homeward

Engineering Manager leading acquisition engineers building AI-enabled products at Homeward, a real estate fintech startup. Managing delivery, engineering practices, and team growth while actively coding in a remote Austin-area role.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing software engineering teams while fostering a culture of AI-assisted development and continuous improvement. Proficient in delivering high-quality software solutions through effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams.

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Team LeadershipAI-Assisted DevelopmentFront-End or Full-Stack ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsArchitecture Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Front-End DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentAI-Powered FeaturesLLM API IntegrationsArchitecture Decision-MakingMonoliths and MicroservicesPython Web DevelopmentFlaskDjangoCelery

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCuriosityAdaptabilityOwnership

Tools & Technologies

ClaudeCopilotAI-Driven Automation

Industry Keywords

High-Growth OrganizationMVPBuild, Test, Learn CultureCross-Functional TeamsBusiness Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoFlaskMicroservicesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 3-4 software engineers in the consistent, timely delivery of quality features and products
Validate that shipped work actually works for customers and operators
Foster a build, test, learn culture by shipping practical MVPs and iterating on feedback
Cultivate collaboration across the stack and minimize serialized hand-offs
Practice and champion strong engineering methods and practices
Set team norms for AI-assisted development using Claude and Copilot
Help the team judge where AI tools genuinely help while maintaining quality
Adapt team processes as AI-assisted development changes work velocity and use metrics to guide decisions
Coach team members as they develop greater skills and responsibilities
Work with product managers to understand requirements, prioritize backlogs, and set timelines
Own business metrics alongside product managers and cross-functional business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience as a front-line manager in a high-growth organization
7+ years of experience as an individual contributor
Demonstrable front-end or full-stack experience
Actively coding with a Player (40): Coach (60) balance
Track record of adopting AI-assisted development and converting it into real throughput
Fluency with AI-powered features, including LLM API integrations, RAG, and AI-driven automation
Ability to scope, estimate, and make architecture decisions credibly
Experience with systems using both monoliths and microservices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to align distributed, cross-functional teams
Strong ownership of delivering appropriate, high-quality solutions
Curiosity and comfort navigating a fast-changing AI landscape
Bonus: experience in the Python web development ecosystem, such as Flask, Django, or Celery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus eligibility
Meaningful equity grant – stock options with real upside potential
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage – with company contributions towards premiums
20 days of paid vacation
5 sick days
12 company holidays
2 floating holidays
Generous paid parental leave of up to 13 weeks
401(k) with employer contribution match
Remote-first work environment
Collaborative, low-ego team that values intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement