Job Description

Sense is a diverse, collaborative team tackling one of the most universal challenges in today\'s workforce. With a mission to change the way companies engage with talent, we\'re creating a better experience for employers, recruiters, and candidates. Your work at Sense will impact millions of people around the globe and will be instrumental in evolving an entire industry. Join us in shaping the workforce of the future!Founded in 2015, Sense is a high-growth HR Tech SaaS startup with offices in the Bay Area and Bangalore. It has 300+ team members, serves 700+ customers, and has grown 100% year-over-year since launch. We have raised $90M in funding, backed by GV (Google), SoftBank, Accel, and Avataar Ventures.As a part of the Sense team, you\'ll play an active role in shaping and developing our products and processes. Our founders are lifelong entrepreneurs with a history of building, scaling, and successfully exiting large companies. At Sense, your career goals will be supported through active mentorship and learning and development opportunities. We\'re an experienced team and looking for great people to add to our team.About the PositionThe Engineering Manager will lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, driving technical excellence and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and Data Science, across different product areas to solve our customers\' sourcing and talent engagement problems. Sense is acknowledged as a category leader in the Intelligent Automation space and as an engineering leader you will play a key role in taking Sense offerings to the next level.***(Not open to contracting or consulting firms)***Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and create development plans to help engineers grow in their careers.
• Drive recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to scale the engineering team

Technical Guidance:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, reviewing architecture, design, and code to ensure quality and scalability.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical requirements, ensure alignment, and drive innovation in the recruitment product space.
• Ensure that engineering best practices are followed, including coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and security.

Project Management & Delivery:

• Own the delivery of product features from concept to production, balancing business needs with technical constraints.
• Set goals, prioritize tasks, and manage project timelines, ensuring that the team meets deadlines without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the company to ensure transparency in progress and proactively address roadblocks or challenges.

Technical Strategy:

• Partner with leadership to define the long-term engineering roadmap and strategy, aligning with business goals and product vision.
• Drive the adoption of modern technologies, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and performance.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in the recruitment tech industry and proactively incorporate relevant innovations into the product.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in System Design and Analytical skills to be able to take a problem statement and conceptualize solutions for the same
• Proven track record of building scalable, and distributed systems.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding development teams.
• In-depth understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-based solutions, and industry best practices.
• Ability to \xe2\x80\x9cdo what it takes to get the job done\xe2\x80\x9d
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to process and apply feedback constructively

Additional InformationPerks & Benefits

• Equity
• Medical insurance for employees and dependents
• Quarterly Professional Development allowance
• Company Wellness Days (On months without holidays, you are still given a 3-day weekend)

Sense is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our success and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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