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What's cool about this job.
At WP Engine, engineers help shape our future teams and technology vision in order to build meaningful products that improve the lives of our customers.
WP Engine is looking for an Engineering Manager who wants to make an impact at a mission-driven company. You love enabling engineers to move quickly and with confidence, and are passionate about helping others grow. You thrive on a high level of autonomy and responsibility and sleep well at night because you ensure systems are stable and automated.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of engineers working on the NetSuite platform.
Drive team growth, culture, and performance through effective coaching, feedback, and career development.
Provide technical direction and strategic input on new features, system design, and product improvements.
Recruiting new WP Engine engineers from all backgrounds and establishing WP Engine as THE place to be if you’re an exceptional engineer interested in solving our most challenging mission critical problems!
Working in partnership with different departments to ensure we’re building the right things, in the right way, in the right priority
Leading all aspects of a team of engineers and helping ensure their productivity, happiness, and personal growth at WP Engine.
Being an advocate for the team while balancing objectives set by management.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
Available to support the team across EST working hours
Minimum qualifications:
5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in an engineering management or leadership role.
You love helping engineers develop new skills and advance in their careers.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and provide solutions within a fast paced company
Adopt and be a strong advocate for CI/CD practices across the team.
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and project management tools (Jira, Confluence).
Experience as a software engineer and can understand the details of the team’s work.
Strong background in OOP and SOLID principles, especially as applied to modern Javascript
You are a lifelong learner, particularly as it relates to building a remarkable and enviable engineering team and processes.
Prior experience working with the NetSuite platform or similar cloud-based billing solutions (e.g., Salesforce Billing, Zuora).
Experience in leading geographically distributed teams.
Strong background in API design, integrations, and microservices architectures.
Previous experience in a scaling SaaS company.
Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage)
HSA Company contribution $500 for employee / $1000 for family
401(k) with a 4% match
Disability Insurance
Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
One-time $500 payment to set up your home office
4 Company Wellness Days a year
1 floating holiday
$100 monthly wellness allowance to spend on what you want
Access to free on-demand fitness classes
Free subscription to Calm
Pet Insurance
On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal
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At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Base Salary Range
We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Our salary ranges are determined by job role and responsibilities and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position nationwide. The actual base pay will vary based on various factors including job-related skills and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process.
WP Engine Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WP Engine and has not been reviewed or approved by WP Engine.
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Healthcare Strength — Employee medical, dental, and vision premiums are described as fully employer‑paid in the U.S., with options that include fertility coverage, preventive care, and mental‑health supports. Wellbeing resources such as an EAP, Calm access, a monthly wellness allowance, and quarterly wellness days bolster the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is framed as generous, including several weeks of PTO, company holidays, a floating holiday, and recurring wellness days. The approach pairs with a remote‑first model and encouragement to take needed time away.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are provided broadly so that all employees participate in ownership. Equity is presented as a standard component of offers across functions and levels.
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What We Do
We're a rapidly growing technology company that is committed to having an awesome culture, innovation, open source, exceptional customer service, and the massively growing WordPress community!
Why Work With Us
If you’re looking for a fun and fast-paced environment where you can make an impact, WP Engine is the perfect spot for you. We are looking for new team members to come help us shape the way people use and think of WordPress. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to explore and help us all drive the business forward.
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