Engineering Manager

NetBox Labs

. Lead a squad of engineers day-to-day while reviewing code, participating in design discussions, and occasionally shipping code .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 $195,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams through the software development lifecycle, emphasizing Agile methodologies, code review, and technical mentorship. Proficient in fostering collaboration, driving project execution, and ensuring adherence to software security principles.

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Engineering ManagementAgile MethodologiesGitHub ProficiencySoftware Security PrinciplesTechnical Mentorship

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Hard Skills

PythonDjangoGoGRPCOpenTelemetryDockerKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsSoftware Development Lifecycle

Soft Skills

Direct CommunicationCoachingTeam LeadershipProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

GitHubAWSAzure

Industry Keywords

Open-Source Software DevelopmentData Privacy RegulationsCompliance RequirementsNetworking Industry Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDjangoDockerGRPCKubernetesPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a squad of engineers day-to-day while reviewing code, participating in design discussions, and occasionally shipping code
Drive execution by breaking ambiguous problems into plans, setting sprint goals, removing blockers, and holding the team accountable
Own the software development lifecycle from planning and design through implementation, testing, and release
Run sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives using GitHub and internal tools
Champion modern and secure software development practices
Partner with product managers to translate customer and community problems into shippable plans
Coach and mentor engineers, provide feedback, support technical growth, and build a strong hiring bench
Foster ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
Support open-source contributors and guide community-facing initiatives
Report progress and risks to engineering leadership
Make informed technical trade-off decisions while trusting engineers with implementation details
Coordinate with the Director of Engineering, Product team, and peer engineering managers on cross-functional initiatives, user experience, dependencies, and blockers

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager or Team Lead
Experience in a player-coach capacity, writing code or reviewing pull requests regularly
Track record of driving projects to completion on tight timelines
Strong technical background sufficient to review designs and code
Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD
Proficiency with GitHub for code management, project tracking, and collaboration
Solid understanding of software security principles and practices
Experience with open-source software development and community engagement is a plus
Excellent, direct communication skills
Proven ability to coach engineers and help them grow
Networking industry experience is desirable
Familiarity with Python, Django, Go, gRPC, or OpenTelemetry is desirable
Knowledge of cloud platforms and services such as AWS and Azure is desirable
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes is desirable
Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Equal opportunity employment
Accommodation during the hiring process