Vimeo - Manager - Engineering (10-14 yrs)

Job Description

Job Description Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the engineering team in the product development processes.

- Define and execute the engineering roadmap aligned with the company's business objectives.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential for implementation.

Team Management:

- Build and nurture a high-performing engineering team, attracting top talent and fostering a culture of excellence.

- Set clear expectations, provide mentorship and guidance to team members, and ensure professional growth opportunities.

- Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the engineering team and cross-functional teams.

Project Planning and Execution:

- Collaborate with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful and timely delivery of engineering projects.

- Monitor project progress, identify and address potential risks and issues, and implement appropriate corrective measures.

Quality and Innovation:

- Drive a culture of quality and innovation, ensuring that engineering best practices are followed throughout the development lifecycle.

- Foster an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

- Promote and implement efficient engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to align engineering efforts with overall business goals.

- Act as a liaison between the engineering team and executive leadership, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and customers.

Requirements:

- Having excellent software development skills with 10+ years of experience and a knack for improving user experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Tier I engineering colleges are preferred.

- Proven experience in an engineering leadership role, overseeing large-scale software development projects.

- Strong technical background with expertise in software engineering, architecture, and design principles.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, driving a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Familiarity with emerging technologies and industry trends in software development and engineering.

- Ability to hire and train junior developers