Engineering Manager

Worth AI•Miami, FL

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Worth is now looking looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of 4–8 engineers. This role is responsible for delivering meaningful product outcomes while building a healthy, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture. You will balance execution, people leadership, and technical oversight. You are not expected to be the primary hands-on contributor, but you must maintain strong technical judgment and credibility. Your success will be measured by your team’s ability to ship reliably, grow professionally, and operate with clarity and ownership. This role requires someone who can create structure without bureaucracy, hold a high bar without eroding psychological safety, and translate business priorities into focused engineering execution.

Requirements

7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
2+ years of experience directly managing engineers.
Experience leading teams of at least 4 engineers.
Strong track record of delivering complex software projects on schedule.
Solid system design fundamentals and architectural judgment.
Experience partnering with Product and cross-functional stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers across multiple levels.
Ability to balance delivery pressure with long-term technical health.
Experience navigating ambiguity and setting clear direction.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High emotional intelligence and ability to manage conflict constructively.

Nice To Haves

Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments.
Experience managing distributed or remote-first teams.
Strong background in distributed systems or event-driven architecture.
Experience contributing to organizational-level engineering process improvements.
Prior experience managing through periods of technical transformation or re-architecture.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 4–8 engineers across one product area or domain.
Own team delivery outcomes, including roadmap execution, reliability, and quality.
Partner closely with Product and Design to translate business priorities into clear technical plans.
Drive cycle planning, estimation, and delivery accountability.
Remove blockers and resolve cross-team dependencies.
Ensure the team balances speed with long-term maintainability.
Maintain visibility into system health, performance, and risk areas.
Provide regular 1:1 coaching and actionable feedback to each team member.
Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and growth conversations.
Hire, interview, and onboard new engineers as the team scales.
Create an environment of psychological safety while maintaining high standards.
Coach engineers on ownership, system design, and execution discipline.
Address performance issues early and constructively.
Escalate risks and communicate tradeoffs clearly to leadership.
Contribute to organizational process improvements and engineering culture initiatives.