Engineering Team Leader

Jobgether

3d • $75,450 - $169,700 • Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Team Leader in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a small, high-performing engineering team while actively contributing to product development. You will guide, coach, and mentor engineers, fostering a collaborative and motivated environment that encourages growth and innovation. Balancing hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, you will help shape team dynamics, optimize workflows, and ensure efficient delivery of high-quality software. The role includes hiring and onboarding new team members, managing performance, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will operate in a fully remote, asynchronous environment that values autonomy, innovation, and a people-first approach. This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys both technical engagement and empowering others to excel.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing an engineering team of at least 2 people
• Strong backend development expertise, ideally with Elixir/Phoenix or comparable technologies
• Solid knowledge of engineering principles, best practices, and modern development workflows
• Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire confidence in the team
• Strong understanding of team dynamics and ability to cultivate a collaborative environment
• Highly organized with attention to detail and focus on efficient processes
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a people-first culture
• Ambitious, proactive, and capable of balancing technical and leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3–5 engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback
• Act as the spokesperson for the team, ensuring strong team dynamics and a supportive, high-performance culture
• Participate in product development, contributing actively alongside the team while dedicating ~30% of time to leadership responsibilities
• Oversee hiring processes, onboarding, and career development for team members
• Foster continuous improvement in engineering practices, workflows, and collaboration
• Promote alignment with organizational values, team goals, and broader engineering strategies
• Support cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient execution and delivery

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with global standards ($75,450—$169,700 USD)
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours
• Flexible paid time off
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support services
• Stock options
• Professional development and learning budget
• Home office and IT equipment budget
• Budget for coworking spaces or local in-person team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed