Manager, Software Engineering

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 workA team that cares deeply for customers and for each otherFlexible, remote first work environmentProfessional learning and development for all role levelsAn awesome and welcoming Toronto HQCompetitive health benefits that start on day oneA management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connectionOur winning strategy and market potentialInnovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-carePassionate customers that believe in us—and what we doA chance to work with new tech like generative AI—and see the customer impact