# Engineering Manager at The Zebra

- Company: The Zebra
- What the company does: Backed by Accel.
- Company website: http://www.thezebra.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $170K to $215K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-26
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/The%20Zebra/6e12815a-c5c4-418c-841c-c69f614a220e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/the-zebra-engineering-manager/

## About the role

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead one of our high-impact engineering teams. In this role, you'll empower a group of talented engineers, guide our technical strategy, and keep our systems running smoothly. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll turn big ideas into high-impact products.

## What they're looking for

- We look for Zeebs who take ownership of their work, communicate with clarity and empathy, and are eager to learn and grow together. Some requirements to be successful as an engineering manager include:
- 6+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in an engineering management role
- Strong background in one or more programming languages, ideally including Python and/or JavaScript
- Fluency with agentic software development, including demonstrated knowledge of AI tools and how to use them to drive outcomes
- Demonstrated success leading engineering teams, managing projects, and driving technical roadmaps
- Proven ability to develop and mentor engineers, and foster high-performing teams

Tags: Engineering