Engineering Manager

Voltai, Inc

$130K — $180K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-6 years of engineering management experience, ideally leading teams of 3-8 engineers in technical or AI-focused environments.
  • Strong people management skills including coaching, performance management, and fostering team development.
  • Excellent at prioritizing and managing projects, especially in dynamic sprint settings.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Linear for sprint management.
  • Ability to juggle competing priorities while keeping team morale high.
  • Technical depth for engaging in architecture discussions and code reviews when necessary.
  • Bonus: Background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers through weekly sprint cycles and deliveries.
  • Drive planning and execution of sprints, from backlog grooming to retrospectives.
  • Prioritize engineering tasks based on business impact and technical constraints.
  • Translate complex product and hardware requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
  • Remove blockers and facilitate productivity during daily standups and cross-team coordination.
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to balance feature delivery with technical excellence.
  • Track team progress and health while driving continuous improvement processes.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO allowing flexible time off as needed.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
  • Free meals and snacks provided daily in the office.
  • Investment in professional growth through learning opportunities.
  • Visa sponsorship available for qualified global candidates.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of engineers through weekly sprint cycles and delivery milestones
  • Drive sprint planning and execution - from backlog grooming to sprint reviews to retrospectives
  • Ruthlessly prioritize engineering work based on business impact, technical debt, and resource constraints
  • Translate complex requirements from product and hardware teams into clear, actionable engineering tasks and user stories
  • Remove blockers and facilitate team productivity through daily standups, 1:1s, and cross-team coordination
  • Partner closely with product and design teams to balance feature delivery with technical excellence
  • Track team velocity, sprint health, and delivery metrics while driving continuous process improvement


Required Skill Sets
  • 2-6 years of experience in engineering management, ideally leading 3-8 engineers at a technical or AI-driven company
  • Strong people management skills - coaching engineers, managing performance, and fostering team growth
  • Excellent prioritization and project management abilities, especially in fast-moving sprint environments
  • Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning tools (Jira, Linear), and engineering productivity metrics
  • Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining team focus and morale
  • Technical depth to engage in architectural discussions and code reviews when needed
  • Strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is a bonus
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities

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