Software Engineering Manager

Spellbook

. Lead technical projects from inception to launch .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing software engineering teams, driving technical direction, and implementing innovative application features. Proficient in project management, mentoring, and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality and team effectiveness.

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Software DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical DirectionMentorship and CoachingAWS Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical DirectionSoftware Engineering FundamentalsApplication Feature ImplementationAPI ImprovementLLMsTypeScriptJavaScriptExpress

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam-OrientedSolutions-FocusedCuriosity and Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

AWS CDKGitHubNotionReactViteEsbuildSwc

Industry Keywords

Engineering Best PracticesPerformance ManagementCustomer RequirementsStartup ExperienceAgent Orchestration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaScriptReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical projects from inception to launch
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize and solve customer pain points
Define technical vision for managed teams and build alignment on complex issues
Manage up to 8 software engineers across projects
Provide coaching, mentorship, feedback, and performance management
Conduct annual performance reviews and 1:1 meetings with direct reports
Design, architect, and implement new Spellbook application features
Set technical direction and Engineering OKRs
Scope complex tasks, coordinate teams, and unblock challenges
Use OpenAI, Anthropic, and other LLMs to improve application functionality
Collaborate with product management on the React application
Improve the Express and tRPC-based API
Improve performance and reliability and fix bugs based on user feedback
Support hiring and onboarding
Maintain engineering documentation, resources, and training materials in GitHub and Notion
Establish and implement engineering best practices and workflows
Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using AWS CDK
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Support other responsibilities and projects as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Software Development
Exceptional communication skills and ability to explain and advocate ideas to a diverse audience
Ability to take a product feature from an abstract idea through beta implementation to production deployment
Demonstrated project management skills across multiple projects and priorities
Self-starter and problem-solver motivated by curiosity and continuous improvement
Team-oriented approach and motivation to improve team effectiveness
Solutions-focused approach to resolving issues
Experience providing mentorship, coaching, and constructive feedback
Experience setting technical direction and scaling and maturing an engineering organization
Firm grasp of software development and computer engineering fundamentals
Ability to break down complex customer requirements into achievable plans
Candidates must be in Ontario
Must be legally able to work and reside in Canada at the time of application
No relocation or visa sponsorship support provided
Nice to have: TypeScript; JavaScript build tooling such as Vite, esbuild, and swc; startup experience; AWS/CDK infrastructure; innovative product features; LLMs, prompt improvement, and agent orchestration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment with autonomy and accountability
Company-paid group benefits for the employee and family
$1,000 towards mental health support
Holiday closure
Generous time off policies throughout the year
Monthly paid meals
Annual wellness allowance
Parental leave top-ups
Competitive stock option grants