Engineering Manager (Remote) at Mattermost

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense, Intelligence, Security, Critical InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience in engineering management roles, plus 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Go and/or React; familiarity with cloud-native architecture and distributed systems
Experience managing high-performing teams in a remote-first environment
Comfortable working across the full software development lifecycle in production-scale environments
Demonstrated interest or experience using AI-assisted development tools
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead a team of backend, frontend and mobile engineers focused on secure, scalable platform development
Set clear goals and drive execution on team initiatives aligned with product and business objectives
Write code and conduct code & architecture reviews regularly, especially in complex or high-priority projects
Guide architectural decisions and technical design discussions across the team
Mentor and support engineers in their technical and professional development
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and continuous learning
Promote modern workflows, including AI-assisted tooling and automation, to improve developer experience and speed
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, QA, and other engineering teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoGolangReactArchitectureCode ReviewMentoringGitHub CopilotCursorAI-assisted development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this Engineering Manager position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position.

What is the salary for this Engineering Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 3+ years in engineering management, 5+ years of hands-on software engineering, strong proficiency in Go and/or React, experience with cloud-native architecture and distributed systems, and familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

What are Mattermost's core values?

Mattermost's core values are Customer Obsession, Earn Trust, Self Awareness, Ownership, and High Impact.

What makes a strong candidate for this Engineering Manager position?

A strong candidate has experience managing high-performing teams in remote-first environments, is hands-on with coding in Go and React, passionate about AI-assisted development tools, and excels in mentoring, architecture guidance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Mattermost

Secure collaboration platform for technical teams

About Mattermost

Mattermost provides a secure collaboration hub specifically designed for technical teams. Its platform allows users to communicate in real-time, share files and code snippets, and automate workflows, all while maintaining a high level of security and control over data. Users can customize the platform to fit their needs and deploy it in various environments. Mattermost integrates with essential tools like GitHub and GitLab, enabling teams to streamline their workflows within a single interface. Unlike many competitors, Mattermost offers both premium features, such as advanced compliance and admin controls, and an open-source version, allowing for greater flexibility and customization. The company's goal is to enhance productivity and security for teams working in complex operational settings.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$68.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees