As an Engineering Manager at Liblab, you'll guide a fullstack team responsible for building and evolving critical services within a widely used API platform. You'll combine hands-on technical contributions with leadership, helping shape system architecture while fostering individual growth across client and backend engineers.
What You’ll Do
- Design and plan the evolution of core platform services, balancing scalability, reliability, and simplicity
- Support engineers in advancing their technical and professional skills through mentorship and structured feedback
- Drive team effectiveness by cultivating a culture of ownership, clarity, and high-impact delivery
- Collaborate with other engineering leaders on cross-functional initiatives that improve engineering practices and outcomes
What We’re Looking For
- At least two years leading engineering teams that deliver customer-facing software
- Hands-on experience with one or more languages such as Typescript, Python, Java, Go, C#, or PHP
- Proven ability managing fullstack developers across frontend and backend domains
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience
Preferred Attributes
- History of building and growing high-performing engineering teams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clarify complex ideas in writing and conversation
- Experience mentoring engineers and guiding career progression
- Ability to make sound technical and operational decisions amid competing priorities
- Self-directed and organized, thriving in fast-paced environments with evolving challenges
- Comfort recruiting and integrating new team members into a collaborative culture
Work Environment
This role is onsite in Austin, TX, with a five-day in-office schedule to support close collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team trust. The company emphasizes curiosity, transparency, and inclusive problem-solving, with a focus on long-term vision and product excellence.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $229,000, accompanied by a competitive equity package. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, flexible paid time off, wellness reimbursement, monthly meal support, and access to wellness and team engagement programs. The company also offers donation matching and supports in-person collaboration through regular knowledge-sharing and team events.
Equal Opportunity
This organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
