BusPatrol

Engineering Manager

BusPatrol$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in management.
  • Proven track record of building and leading effective engineering teams.
  • Experience with platform transformations (monolith to microservices, cloud/serverless).
  • Strong backend development skills with Python; familiarity with React/Angular a plus.
  • Solid understanding of AWS services and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience with CI/CD, Docker, and modern DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of computer vision applications and VLM technologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team.
  • Scale the engineering organization to meet evolving business needs.
  • Collaborate with U.S. leaders and product teams to align priorities for business impact.
  • Provide technical guidance on architecture and system design during platform transitions.
  • Ensure high-quality and reliable delivery of initiatives with measurable outcomes.
  • Champion engineering best practices and modern development methodologies.
  • Encourage experimentation with new technologies to enhance scalability and developer productivity.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape a high-performing engineering organization.
  • Collaborative work culture with U.S.-based leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Emphasis on professional development and mentorship.
  • Access to modern technology and best practices in software development.
Full Job Description
Overview

As Engineering Manager, you will build and grow a high-performing engineering team, foster a culture of ownership and innovation, and deliver impactful solutions in partnership with U.S. counterparts and business leaders. This role is about more than managing delivery-it's about shaping an engineering organization that consistently delivers high-quality, scalable, and secure products that protect millions of children and families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership & People Management: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Organizational Growth: Scale the engineering organization to meet business needs while ensuring strong talent development and retention.
  • Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with U.S.-based leaders, product, and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and drive business impact.
  • Technical Direction: Provide guidance on architecture, system design, and best practices as we transition from monolith to microservices and serverless platforms.
  • Execution & Delivery: Ensure timely, high-quality, and reliable delivery of initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
  • Engineering Excellence: Champion practices such as AI-Driven development, spec or harness led development methods, CI/CD, observability, secure coding, and test-driven development to raise the technical bar.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Encourage experimentation and adopt modern technologies that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in an engineering management role.
  • Proven ability to build, grow, and lead high-performing engineering teams.
  • Experience guiding teams through platform transformations (e.g., monolith to microservices, cloud/serverless adoption).
  • Strong background in backend systems using Python; exposure to frontend frameworks (React/Angular) a plus.
  • Solid understanding of AWS cloud services (Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, API Gateway) and event-driven architectures.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and modern DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of computer vision based applications, use of VLM technologies is helpful.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across geographies.
  • Passion for mentoring and developing future leaders.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

About BusPatrol

BusPatrol is a Canadian transportation technology company that specializes in the development of safety solutions for school buses. The company provides a wide range of services, including video surveillance, stop-arm enforcement, and driver behavior monitoring. BusPatrol serves a diverse customer base, including school districts, transportation companies, and government agencies, and operates in a variety of regions, including North America and Europe. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
Learn more about BusPatrol
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2019
Revenue
$5 million

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