Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager
Reporting into: VP of Engineering
Location: Remote (South America and Europe)

Perry Street Software is Jack'd, SCRUFF, and BKDR.com. We run some of the world's largest gay, bi, trans and queer social dating apps on iOS and Android. Our brands reach more than 30 million members worldwide so members can connect, meet and express themselves on a platform that prioritizes privacy, security, and community. Our company puts user privacy first, and doesn't sell data or use third-party ad networks. 

A 100% remote, 100% global team

Every day, the PSS product team comes together virtually from more than 18 cities in more than 12 countries. As a colleague at PSS, you can work in North America, South America, or Europe. Benefits include:

• 11 Paid Holidays 
• One paid week off at mid-year (PSS Summer Refresh Week)
• Home Office Stipend - purchase furniture for your home setup
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid travel around the world to meet and collaborate with colleagues (previous destinations include: New York City, Barcelona and Berlin)
• Paid volunteer days
• Educational/Tuition Reimbursement

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead our global teams centered in Europe and South America that build software powering our family of LGBTQ+ mobile dating apps. We are a tech-forward company that pushes the boundaries of architecture to deliver high-quality, community-focused social dating software. Our technical blog describes much of the architectural work and thinking we have contributed over the years on topics ranging from server API design, multi-platform mobile architectural alignment, and code reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers by providing guidance, setting performance expectations, and offering career development support.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA, etc.) to define technical requirements, ensure timely project execution, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable and maintainable systems and services.
• Ensure engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
• Manage technical debt, balancing the needs of short-term delivery and long-term system health.
• Set the technical direction of projects, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives.
• Allocate resources, manage timelines, and ensure engineering projects are delivered within scope and budget.
• Advocate for technological innovation while staying informed on the latest trends and advancements.
• Foster a positive team culture that values feedback, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members to help individual contributors grow as engineers, architects and team leads

Who you are:

• Proven track record of leading engineering teams in delivering complex software products.
• Strong technical background in one or more of: backend (Ruby, AWS), web (Typescript, React), and mobile (Swift, Kotlin) technologies, or similar. 
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and departments.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes, software development lifecycle, and modern software architecture patterns.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a people management or leadership role.

Nice to have:

• Experience shipping mobile software (iOS / Android apps)
• Experience with supporting and evolving large-scale APIs
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.
• Experience working with big data technologies and ETLs
• Experience with analytics platforms, CRM, and engagement platforms (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude, Moengage, Quicksight)
• Prior experience in consumer software and/or dating

Hourly rate: $50 USD/hr or higher based on experience

Perry Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.