Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs. Backed by Accel, Kleiner Perkins and Norwest.
About the role
Foster strong working relationships among engineers, between engineers and cross-functional team leads, and between Bonfire and partner teams. Lead, coach, and develop a team of experienced engineers, encouraging product thinking, creating clear expectations, growth opportunities, and a healthy, high-performing team environment.
What they're looking for
- Good experience managing software engineers and a demonstrated track record of developing, and managing experienced technical ICs
- People management is at the core of your craft. You are comfortable giving clear feedback, navigating disagreement, setting expectations, and addressing team dynamics directly and constructively. You view yourself as your team’s advocate
- You have a strong background in backend or full-stack engineering, and can engage credibly in architecture and technical design discussions
- You leverage your product mindset to challenge assumptions embedded in product requirements and find engineering solutions that keep the engineering ecosystem healthy
- You can balance empowering experienced engineers with providing leadership when the team needs direction or alignment
- You can manage substantial technical and product dependencies with partner teams
More about this role
As the EM for Bonfire Squad you’ll lead a passionate full stack team of senior engineers building a high-impact artist promotion tool’s campaign management system and new features for our customers.
Bonfire needs a people leader who will leverage the talent and opinions of a senior-heavy squad to build great products and systems effectively together. A great manager for this team will have the technical depth and product thinking to make and explain decisions around the roadmap, project staffing, and cross-functional partnerships. You’ll build trust with your team and cross functional partners by being transparent about what you’ll do and following through. This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to both the people and the work: coaching experienced engineers, creating clarity, and engaging credibly in technical and product discussions. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those who may not meet every requirement listed
Foster strong working relationships among engineers, between engineers and cross-functional team leads, and between Bonfire and partner teams.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of experienced engineers, encouraging product thinking,...
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