Engineering Manager
AthenaHQProduct and EngineeringPosted 21 February 2026
Job Description
Engineering ManagerAbout the RoleWe’re hiring an Engineering Manager who is a true player-coach. You will both write production code and lead a small, high-performing team that serves . This role is for someone who loves building, shipping, and owning outcomes, not just managing process.You’ll spend a meaningful portion of your time hands on in the codebase while also setting direction, mentoring engineers, and keeping the team moving fast.What You'll DoSpend ~50% of your time reviewing and shipping production codeBuild effective systems and processes that scaleOwn delivery end to end: planning, execution, and qualityLead and mentor engineers through 1:1s, feedback, and career growthAct as the technical bar raiser for the teamPartner closely with Product to turn ambiguous requirements into shipped featuresUnblock engineers quickly and make pragmatic tradeoffsRun lean sprint rituals focused on shipping, not ceremonyDrive architectural decisions that balance speed and scalabilityHire, onboard, and ramp engineers as the team growsWhat We're Looking ForInterest and experience leading an engineering teamStrong senior engineer background with recent hands on coding experiencePrior experience as a player-coach, tech lead, or engineering managerComfortable owning complex systems and debugging in productionProven ability to move fast without sacrificing qualityClear communicator who leads by exampleBias toward action and accountabilityNice to HaveEarly stage or high growth startup experienceB2B SaaS or data intensive systems experienceExperience evolving from player-coach into pure EM over timeTech StackModern web stack (Next.js, ClickHouse, Temporal)Why JoinWork side-by-side with CTO and CEOHigh ownership, real technical impact on a product pushing the boundaries on AI marketing for Fortune 500s like Coinbase, SoFi, Twilio, and more with over $500B in market cap.Build alongside your team, not above itFast iteration and direct feedback loopsCompetitive compensation and meaningful equity
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