[Remote] Engineering Manager, Runner at Zapier

Plounérin, Brittany, France

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CA$187,800 – CA$281,700Compensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, Automation, AI, Business ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have deep experience building and operating complex distributed systems at scale, with a strong reliability mindset and experience in high-volume production environments. They must have experience building and leading platform teams, managing internal customer relationships, and leading senior engineers through strategy and mentorship. Proficiency in Python and AWS services like SQS, S3, and Lambda, with a focus on performance and cost optimization, is required. Candidates should also demonstrate clarity, empathy, and strong collaboration skills, thinking like a product owner to shape and prioritize platform roadmaps.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead the Runner team, focusing on building and evolving Zapier's Zap Execution platform. They will drive platform excellence by ensuring the execution pipeline is robust, scalable, and reliable. Responsibilities include supporting experienced engineers, managing internal customer relationships through feedback loops and roadmap planning, and coaching senior engineers on systems-level challenges. The role involves driving innovations for resilience and scalability, partnering with internal stakeholders, and adapting priorities based on data to ensure reliability and business value.

Skills

Distributed systems

Platform engineering

System design

Scalability

Reliability

Performance optimization

Leadership

Coaching

Automation

Zapier

Automation platform for web application workflows

About Zapier

Zapier connects various web applications to help users automate their workflows and improve productivity. It allows users to create 'Zaps,' which are automated workflows that link different apps to carry out specific tasks without needing technical skills. This platform is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized businesses and individual professionals who want to save time on repetitive tasks. Unlike many competitors, Zapier offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to set up automations. The company operates on a subscription model, providing different pricing tiers based on the number of Zaps and tasks a user requires, with the goal of making automation accessible to a wider audience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$1.3MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work from anywhere

Competitive salary & bonus program

PTO

Health, dental, & vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Stock options

2 annual company retreats

Parental leave

Home office setup stipend

Professional development allowance

Risks

Open-source AI models like MiniMax-01 could challenge Zapier's market position.

Dependency on third-party services poses risks if integration policies change.

Competition from AI-driven automation tools may affect Zapier's market share.

Differentiation

Zapier empowers non-technical users to automate workflows without coding skills.

The platform offers a wide range of app integrations for seamless automation.

Zapier's subscription model provides scalable solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.

Upsides

Increased demand for no-code platforms boosts Zapier's growth potential.

Remote work trends make Zapier essential for distributed teams.

Expansion of integration ecosystem enhances Zapier's industry-specific automation solutions.

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