About this role
We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager, Software Engineering to lead our Aktiv development team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical innovation, managing a group of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions across various platforms and technologies. As an Manager, Software Engineering, you will guide team members to success, foster collaboration, and create a culture of continuous improvement. YOU WILL: - Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment. - Performance Management: Provide continuous feedback, address performance, and recognize contributions. Maintain visibility into team health through regular 1:1s. - Strategic Planning: Lead strategic initiatives, balancing high-impact projects with technical debt management and resource allocation. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product and Design teams to define roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused products. - Technical Excellence: Foster continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and team processes. - Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts, facilitate decision-making within the team, and manage cross-functional relationships. YOU ARE: - Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, OR at least 7 years of industry experience building and shipping software. - Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading software engineering teams, growing talent, and navigating complex technical problems. - Product Delivery: Demonstrated experience shipping both web and mobile products at scale. - Technical Background: Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer (Java and/or React preferred). - Problem Solving: Strong ability to decompose complex business problems into actionable technical plans. - Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Why team members love working at Top Hat: - A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work - A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other - Flexible, remote first work environment - Professional learning and development for all role levels - An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ - Competitive health benefits that start on day one - A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection - Our winning strategy and market potential - Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care - Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do - A chance to work with new tech like generative AI—and see the customer impact