Engineering Manager (Product Engineering)
KustomerFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should be empathetic, outcomes-oriented leaders who balance people, process, and product. Experience shipping or overseeing services handling thousands of requests per second, mentoring senior engineers and first-time managers, and negotiating scope changes is preferred. A curious mindset, bias for action, and commitment to inclusive leadership are valued, even if technical experience doesn't perfectly match the stack or automotive retail background is absent.
Lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 engineers owning high-throughput, API-first services. Maintain groomed Jira backlogs for at least three upcoming sprints, set clear sprint goals, and track velocity and burndown. Partner with Product Managers for quarterly planning and prioritization, turning business goals into a measurable roadmap. Champion engineering practices for observability, security, and on-call health, acting as incident commander for production reliability. Influence platform architecture, shape cross-domain integrations, and help set technical direction for the organization.
Online marketplace for buying and selling cars
Cars Commerce operates as a digital marketplace in the automotive industry, connecting consumers who want to buy or sell cars with automotive businesses like dealerships and manufacturers. The platform provides consumers with essential information about vehicles, including product details, pricing, and seller locations, helping them make informed purchasing decisions. For automotive businesses, Cars Commerce offers insights and data on market trends and consumer behavior, which can enhance their sales strategies. The company generates revenue through advertising and subscription fees from these businesses for services like listings and access to consumer analytics. By utilizing technology and data, Cars Commerce aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the car buying and selling process for both consumers and businesses.