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Zen EducateEngineering Manager (Remote - US CT/ET)
Zen Educate is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team as the first engineering management leader in the United States. In this full-time role, you…
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Zen Educate is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team as the first engineering management leader in the United States. In this full-time role, you will focus primarily on people management, supporting a group of ten to fifteen Product Engineers while collaborating with teams across the West Coast and Europe. Zen Educate operates a platform designed to connect schools with educators and streamline internal staffing operations. This position is…
Job Description
Zen Educate is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their team as the first engineering management leader in the United States. In this full-time role, you will focus primarily on people management, supporting a group of ten to fifteen Product Engineers while collaborating with teams across the West Coast and Europe. Zen Educate operates a platform designed to connect schools with educators and streamline internal staffing operations.
This position is well-suited for a proactive leader who thrives on building relationships, solving complex problems end-to-end, and utilizing automation and tooling to scale team efficiency. You will act as a hiring manager, conduct interviews, guide team member career growth, and partner closely with the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer.
Zen Educate emphasizes real-world outcomes, team sustainability, and asynchronous communication habits. While the position is remote, you will be expected to build deep trust and connection with distributed team members, champion team celebrations, and navigate organizational change.
Responsibilities
- Manage a large group of ten to fifteen Product Engineers, focusing on people development and individual growth
- Serve as a hiring manager to run interviews, debriefs, and offers alongside the talent team
- Build systems and use automation to reduce administrative burdens
- Partner with the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer on technical and product initiatives
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide feedback to support team members
- Champion team wins, promotions, and milestones
Requirements
- Ability to work in the CT or ET timezone
- Experience building relationships quickly and taking ownership of problems end-to-end
- Experience hiring and growing engineering talent
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote policy for this role?
The position is remote within the CT or ET timezones, collaborating with teams on the West Coast and in Europe.
What is the salary range for the Engineering Manager position?
The general salary range across all levels is $160,000 to $190,000 per year, though it is open to negotiation.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
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