Engineering Manager

Benefex

. Lead and develop two engineering teams of six and four people .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeGothenburg • SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, driving agile methodologies, and ensuring high delivery performance. Proficient in translating product requirements into actionable plans while fostering team growth and engineering excellence.

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Engineering ManagementAgile MethodologiesCoaching and Performance ManagementGenerative AIDelivery Tracking and Metrics

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSprint PlanningTask BreakdownCoding StandardsTesting PracticesTechnical Debt PreventionEstimationIterative DeliveryOKRsPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCoachingFeedback

Tools & Technologies

Agile FrameworksScrumKanbanModern ToolingAI Adoption

Industry Keywords

High-Performing TeamsContinuous ImprovementDelivery OutcomesEngineering PracticesProduct Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop two engineering teams of six and four people
Ensure strong delivery performance, clear accountability, and continuous improvement
Act as the first escalation point for engineers
Guide work and estimations, remove blockers, and support day-to-day delivery
Own delivery outcomes, tracking progress, velocity, roadmap commitments, and goals
Partner with Product Managers and Tech Leads on roadmap, priorities, and execution
Coach engineers and tech leads, provide feedback, support growth, and strengthen team capability
Drive agile ways of working, effective ceremonies, execution, and continuous improvement
Standardise and evolve engineering practices and processes with other Engineering Managers
Use OKRs, metrics, and delivery tracking to measure quality, performance, and progress
Champion adoption of AI and modern tooling to improve engineering efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as an Engineering Manager with strong leadership seniority and a track record of building and leading high-performing engineering teams
Strong technical understanding from a software engineering background
Ability to translate product requirements into team plans, capacity, and execution
Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and feedback
Solid understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban
Experience with sprint planning, estimation, task breakdown, and iterative delivery
Ability to drive engineering quality, including coding standards, maintainability, testing practices, and prevention of technical debt
Strong communication and collaborative leadership skills
Strong interest in Generative AI, including Prompt Engineering, Fine Tuning, and RAG
Passion for product quality, user value, and engineering excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

ITP1 pension
Lifeplan personalized financial advisory service for maximizing pension savings
Collective agreement
Access to comprehensive benefits portal
Generous wellness allowance
30 vacation days per year
Referral bonuses
Enhanced parental pay
Two paid Volunteer Days annually
Hybrid work arrangement