Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with hands-on experience in coding and architectural decision-making — your technical expertise allows you to guide your team effectively while maintaining high standards for code quality and system reliability. You understand the importance of mentorship and coaching, helping your team members grow their technical skills and advance their careers. You thrive in collaborative environments and have experience working with globally distributed teams, ensuring effective communication and asynchronous collaboration. You are passionate about delivering real value to users and building sustainable systems for the future.

Desirable

Experience with agile methodologies and familiarity with Mural's common stack would be a plus, as would any exposure to visual collaboration tools or platforms. You appreciate the nuances of leading a team that operates in a remote-first environment, understanding the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

What you'll do

As an Engineering Manager at Mural, you will lead by example, dedicating 30-40% of your time to actively contribute to the codebase alongside your team. You will participate in code reviews, debug production issues, and implement critical features while ensuring high standards for code quality. You will articulate a longer-term technical vision that balances immediate user needs with the sustainability of the platform. Your role will involve making critical architectural decisions and fostering a culture of engineering excellence through mentorship and coaching. You will ensure your team ships high-quality code that directly impacts how millions of users collaborate visually every day. You will also collaborate closely with product and design teams to align technical execution with user experience goals.

What we offer

Mural offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can thrive as a leader. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to building innovative solutions for visual collaboration. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Join us in making a difference in how people collaborate and create together.