Senior Engineering Manager

Proof

Senior Engineering Manager leading remote engineering teams at Proof, a legal tech company. Ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions while mentoring engineers across time zones.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$210,000 - CA$250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaJavaScriptKafkaRabbitMQReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage high-performing teams of backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers, including offshore contractors.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
Ensure that the team delivers high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
Work closely with product managers to define project requirements and priorities.
Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery.
Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team.
Stay current with industry trends and developments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Extensive experience with programming languages such as Go, Java, or JavaScript (for frontend engineers).
Proven track record of managing complex software projects from inception to delivery, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.
Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and languages as needed.
Nice to Have:
Experience working at Series A or Series B startups.
Experience with large-scale production Go-based applications.
Knowledge and experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Experience in writing automated software tests and continuous integration practices.
Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript).
Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in the legal industry.
Knowledge of security best practices and protocols.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote, work from anywhere in Canada
Flexible time off and holidays
Equipment provided
Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance available

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Hard Skills & Tools

GoJavaJavaScriptproject management methodologiesautomated software testscontinuous integrationReactTypeScriptmessage brokersscalable solutions

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityrisk managementstakeholder management