About the role
Tessell is a fast-growing company focused on data management. We're building cutting-edge products that will disrupt the data management industry. Our team is composed of talented individuals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. As a member of our engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one. Role Overview: We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team of talented engineers. As an EM, you'll be responsible for team performance, people development, and driving the technical execution of projects. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to build scalable, reliable, and impactful products.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and grow one or more engineering teams or a critical function within the org.
- Work closely with product, design, and leadership to define strategy and deliver key initiatives.
- Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
- Set technical direction and ensure sound architectural decisions across projects.
- Foster a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Create and refine processes to improve execution, velocity, and quality.
- Serve as a coach and mentor, helping engineers advance in their careers.
- Get involved in technical decisions when needed while empowering your teams to own outcomes.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
- 3+ years in engineering leadership, ideally managing other managers or tech leads.
- Proven track record of scaling teams and building high-quality software at a startup or fast-paced environment.
- Experience with modern engineering best practices (CI/CD, testing, architecture design, agile methods).
- Strong people leadership and team-building skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Bonus: experience in Cloud, SaaS development.