Define, evolve, and communicate the team's vision, mission, and strategy across Slack.
Collaborate with Product, Infra, and other technical leaders to define and execute on the team's roadmap, including team growth.
Develop a deep understanding of Slack's Search technical domain to inform engineering possibilities and drive creative technical solutions.
Mentor and coach engineers to foster their technical growth and leadership potential.
Own and drive the successful execution of projects.
Partner effectively with other engineering leaders across the organization to solve high-priority challenges collaboratively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager leading software development teams.
Prior hands-on experience in the realm of Search Indexing, Data pipelines, Search infrastructure engineering and/or other related areas.
A strong understanding of modern Search practices and trends.
A passion for understanding technical landscapes and translating that knowledge into product possibilities in collaboration with Product and Design.
A strong problem-solving mindset with a track record of finding creative solutions to complex challenges.
The ability to navigate multiple and sometimes conflicting constraints to make timely decisions and anticipate future technical needs.
Excellent skills in building roadmaps and developing long-term team vision in partnership with Product Management and other engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful completion.
A passion for developing engineers, providing constructive feedback, and fostering career growth.

Benefits

time off programs
medical
dental
vision
mental health support
paid parental leave
life and disability insurance
401(k)
employee stock purchasing program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Search IndexingData pipelinesSearch infrastructure engineeringSoftware developmentProject managementTechnical solutionsEngineering managementRoadmap developmentProblem-solvingTechnical growth

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipCreativityDecision-makingVision developmentFeedback provisionConflict navigation

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering