[Remote] Sr. Manager, Engineering at Thumbtack

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in building software at scale
Strong technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages, data structures, and software development methodologies
Experience in guiding teams in making technical tradeoffs decisions
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment
Experience in shaping technical and product strategy
Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners
Ability to effectively collaborate with teams outside of the org
Experience in hiring, coaching, and managing full-stack engineers
Strong technical vision and strategy
Ability to define and evolve technical vision and strategy
Experience in driving team execution against team-specific OKRs
Strong technical skills in areas such as AI, machine learning, and data science
Experience in building and evolving high-performing cultures
Strong technical skills in areas such as cloud computing, containerization, and DevOps

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the technical vision and strategy for the New Deal For Pro team
Collaborate with cross-functional counterparts on strategy and execution
Collaborate with teams outside of the org to drive team execution
Drive team execution against team-specific OKRs
Guide and help the team in making complex technical tradeoffs decisions
Hire, coach, and manage full-stack engineers at all levels, including Staff+ engineers
Build and evolve a high-performing culture of excellence on the team
Maintain and scale the infrastructure owned by the team
Work closely with other engineering leaders to evolve and continually improve Thumbtack's engineering culture
Collaborate with the New Hiring Experience org to drive strategy and product changes
Participate in market-based tests and research to validate the success of the New Deal For Pro team
Develop and maintain technical documentation and guides for the New Deal For Pro team
Collaborate with the Trust & Safety team to ensure the security and safety of the Thumbtack platform
Participate in the development and maintenance of the Thumbtack platform
Collaborate with the Monetization team to ensure the success of the Thumbtack platform

Skills

LLMs

Product Management

Engineering

Strategy

Team Leadership

Innovation

Market Research

Thumbtack

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

About Thumbtack

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$680.3MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.

Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.

Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.

The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.

Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

Upsides

Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.

$75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.

Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

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