Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in engineering management, with experience leading teams of engineers in a remote environment. You understand the importance of application performance and reliability, and you are passionate about empowering developers to take ownership of their work. Your technical expertise spans across various technologies, including OpenTelemetry, Playwright, and cloud infrastructure, allowing you to guide your team effectively.

You thrive in an async-first culture and appreciate the value of good documentation and streamlined processes. Your leadership style focuses on fostering collaboration and productivity, ensuring that your team can ship high-quality products consistently. You are comfortable working across different time zones and understand the nuances of managing a distributed team.

Desirable

Experience with DevTool SaaS products is a plus, as is familiarity with monitoring and observability practices. You are open to learning new technologies and methodologies, and you encourage your team to do the same. A background in Agile practices, particularly outside of traditional Scrum frameworks, will help you integrate seamlessly into our culture.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Manager for the Infrastructure team at Checkly, you will lead a group of Staff and Senior Engineers, guiding them in their efforts to enhance application performance and reliability. You will be responsible for setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and facilitating career development for your team members. Your role will involve collaborating closely with other teams to ensure that the infrastructure supports the needs of the product and its users.

You will oversee the implementation of best practices in monitoring and observability, leveraging tools like OpenTelemetry and Playwright to unify performance metrics. Your leadership will help shape the technical direction of the team, ensuring that the infrastructure is robust and scalable. You will also be involved in strategic planning, helping to align the team's goals with the broader objectives of the company.

What we offer

Checkly offers a fully remote work environment with flexible hours, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. We prioritize a culture of transparency and open communication, providing you with the resources and support you need to succeed. Our team is dedicated to continuous improvement, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to the table.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to training and conferences. You will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and creativity, working together to build a leading synthetic monitoring platform that empowers engineers worldwide.