Engineering Manager-Database Platform

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions. As a fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO, our team is globally distributed, and our core values are trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.

Ditto aims to expand the internet beyond traditional reach. Our groundbreaking software empowers devices to synchronize data in real-time, using cutting-edge, peer-to-peer database technology that runs on mobile, web, IoT, and server systems, automatically syncing data changes.

Help us ignite the future of highly scalable data synchronization as an Engineering Manager in Ditto's Cloud group! We are seeking a technical leader to drive innovation and expand the capabilities of our database platform.

Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, You Will:

• Lead, Mentor, and Grow: Guide and grow a team of 6–8 skilled and globally distributed engineers, supporting their technical success, career development, and personal growth. Provide mentorship and coaching to help team members achieve their full potential.
• Deliver Excellence: Plan and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business and technical goals.
• Contribute to Architecture: Be an active participant in the design and implementation of system architectures, focusing on scalability and reliability.
• Enhance Database Performance & Scalability: Drive optimizations for high-throughput, low-latency distributed databases, ensuring robust data consistency and fault tolerance.
• Shape the Roadmap: Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to build the team’s roadmap, incorporating input from customers, engineers, and researchers.
• Support Software Operations: Ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of systems by supporting software in production environments in partnership with our SRE team.
• Foster Culture: Set an example by cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and continual improvement aligned with Ditto’s core values.

Requirements

• Management Experience: 3+ years managing software engineering teams, including responsibilities like hiring, performance management, and career development.

Company Information

• About Ditto: Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions.
• Core Values: Trust, Communication, Continuous Improvement
• Diversity & Inclusion: Ditto celebrates diversity and strives to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.