[Remote] Engineering Manager at Sparrow

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, HR Tech, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 7 years of experience with software development
5+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, with at least 2+ years of people management experience
Proven track record of leading teams to successfully execute projects in dynamic environments
Experience building strong and diverse engineering teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Hire, mentor, and develop a talented team of engineers
Shape critical team practices and process around onboarding, interviewing, planning, execution and more
Partner closely with teams across the company to define, scope and plan out the engineering roadmap
Nurture and develop a team culture that values collaboration, engineering excellence, inclusivity and psychological safety
Coach and mentor team members and maintain a fair and transparent growth and development environment for individuals and teams
Be a key partner in setting and maintaining the course for the engineering team’s roadmap and developing and supporting relationships with cross functional stakeholders

Skills

software development

team leadership

hiring

mentoring

onboarding

interviewing

planning

execution

roadmap planning

stakeholder management

team culture

collaboration

engineering excellence

Sparrow

Leave administration platform for distributed workforces

About Sparrow

Sparrow provides a platform for managing employee leave for companies with remote and hybrid workforces in the U.S. and Canada. The platform simplifies the leave administration process by automating tasks such as handling paperwork and coordinating with medical providers, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This service is particularly useful for Human Resources and payroll departments, allowing them to efficiently manage various types of leave, including medical and parental leave. Unlike its competitors, Sparrow focuses specifically on compliance and leave management, catering to a diverse range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. The company's goal is to support employee well-being while helping businesses save time and money through its subscription-based service and consulting offerings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$19.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from established HR tech companies like Workday threatens Sparrow's market share.

Rapid AI advancements require Sparrow to continuously update its platform, straining resources.

Potential changes in labor laws could increase Sparrow's operational costs.

Differentiation

Sparrow automates leave management, reducing administrative burden for HR departments.

The platform ensures compliance with federal, state, and local leave regulations.

Sparrow offers consulting services to help companies benchmark and improve their leave policies.

Upsides

Sparrow raised $20M in Series A funding to accelerate growth and development.

Partnership with Webflow enhances Sparrow's credibility and market reach.

Growing demand for mental health leave solutions boosts Sparrow's market potential.

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