We're Proof, a high growth company in the legal tech industry, launched in 2017. We've built a best-in-class legal services platform used by thousands of law firms with a sustained average growth rate of over 10%. Our marketplace platform helps law firms and pro se parties access more efficient, transparent, and accessible legal services that are not traditionally available to everyone. Our primary services are Service of Process and E-Filing. We currently support over 3,000 law firms throughout the US and countless pro se parties.
What you’ll do:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our remote engineering teams across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and a passion for developing and mentoring engineers. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the strategic direction and execution of projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet our business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage high-performing teams of backend, frontend, and full-stack engineers, including offshore contractors, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, helping them grow both technically and professionally.
- Ensure that the team delivers high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects.
- Work closely with product managers to define project requirements and priorities.
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring that best practices are followed.
- Stay current with industry trends and developments, and apply this knowledge to improve our products and processes.
- Collaborate with other teams to drive technical innovation and excellence across the organization.
What we’ll expect you to have on day one:
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Technical Skills: Extensive experience with programming languages such as Go, Ruby, Java, or JavaScript (for frontend engineers), and modern development practices. Experience with service-oriented architecture and event-driven architectures is highly desirable.
- Project Management: Proven track record of managing complex software projects from inception to delivery, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Adaptability: Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and languages as needed.
Nice to Have:
- Experience working at Series A or Series B startups.
- Experience with large-scale production Go-based applications.
- Knowledge and experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Experience in writing automated software tests and continuous integration practices.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript).
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in the legal industry.
- Knowledge of security best practices and protocols.
Benefits:
- Full-time, salary position
- Remote, work from anywhere in Canada
- Flexible time off and holidays
- Equipment provided
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance available
Compensation:
Salary range 210,000-250,000 CAD based on experience and location
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