Good Inside isn't just another parenting resource—we're creating an entirely new category that recognizes parenting as a skill to be learned and practiced, challenging the myth that it should “just come naturally.” Our approach? Sturdy leadership supported by cutting-edge technology. We believe parents deserve to be at the forefront of the tech revolution and so we created an app that offers personalized guidance, an AI-driven parenting advisor, and a global community of like-valued parents.
Founded by Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Erica Belsky, we're on a mission to solve one of humanity's most complex challenges: raising resilient, confident kids in an ever-changing world. We have revolutionized how parents learn, grow, and connect - making expert guidance and community support accessible and engaging for millions of families worldwide. We’re off to a great start and we know our product is changing lives - which means we're gearing up for our next big leap: refining our product and expanding reach to empower even more parents worldwide.
At Good Inside, we're looking for relentless problem solvers who light up at the chance to do hard things and create an entirely new category of company. If you're passionate about leveraging tech to empower millions of families and driven to make a lasting impact on society, we want you on our team. Join us in shaping the future of parenting and being at the forefront of social change.
Who We Are
Good Inside isn't just another parenting resource—we're creating an entirely new category that recognizes parenting as a skill to be learned and practiced, challenging the myth that it should “just come naturally.” Our approach? Sturdy leadership supported by cutting-edge technology. We believe parents deserve to be at the forefront of the tech revolution and so we created an app that offers personalized guidance, an AI-driven parenting advisor, and a global community of like-valued parents.
Founded by Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Erica Belsky, we're on a mission to solve one of humanity's most complex challenges: raising resilient, confident kids in an ever-changing world. We have revolutionized how parents learn, grow, and connect - making expert guidance and community support accessible and engaging for millions of families worldwide. We’re off to a great start and we know our product is changing lives - which means we're gearing up for our next big leap: refining our product and expanding reach to empower even more parents worldwide.
At Good Inside, we're looking for relentless problem solvers who light up at the chance to do hard things and create an entirely new category of company. If you're passionate about leveraging tech to empower millions of families and driven to make a lasting impact on society, we want you on our team. Join us in shaping the future of parenting and being at the forefront of social change.
The Opportunity
Good Inside is looking for a strategically-minded, exceptionally organized Engineering Manager to oversee our Platform team. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Head of Engineering. As our Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing and working alongside a team of Python engineers who develop the backend of our user-facing applications. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management abilities, and team leadership to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality applications. This is a hybrid role in Manhattan with three days a week required onsite.
What You'll Own
- Lead and manage a team of dedicated Python engineers.
- Ensure the implementation of best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing and documentation.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technology in backend development, with a focus on scalability, and apply this knowledge to tackle complex problems in innovative ways.
- Documenting best practices, architectural choices, and processes related to software engineering and machine learning.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
- Conduct performance reviews, set goals and provide constructive feedback
- Facilitate effective communication between the development team and other departments.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture with the ability to hire, onboard and retain top talent.
Your Skills & Experience
- You have a bachelor or masters in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
- You have 4+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, preferably in a startup environment.
- You have 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience in Python, frameworks, and libraries with a focus on performance, scalability and observability.
- You have a solid understanding of front-end and back-end development processes.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels within the organization
- You have exceptional attention to detail and project management skills and experience with tooling like Jira and Notion
- You love people and people love working for you
A Great Candidate…
- Owns challenges and drives solutions with confidence
- Communicates directly and effectively and pursues the truth, even in difficult moments
- Is motivated and driven by ambitious goals
- Adapts quickly, taking on various responsibilities with enthusiasm
- Embraces periods of intensity and knows when to shift gears
- Is career-driven and aspires to grow
- Is passionate about Good Inside's mission and eager to make a real impact
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: base salary for this role will be in the range of $200k - $220k
- Company Equity
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous time off and work-life balance initiatives
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- A high-performing team committed to transforming parenting
- A culture that values direct communication, embraces challenges, and celebrates wins
Equal Employment Opportunity
Good Inside is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented people. As much as we believe in focusing on the parent behind the parenting and the child behind the behavior, we believe in focusing on the person behind the job. We’re dedicated to building a workplace where we give each other the strategies, support, and space we each need to thrive—believing in and bringing out the good inside of everyone..
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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