Engineering Manager, Fern Docs

Required

• You ll be a good fit if you have:
• 10+ years in software engineering, preferably in a startup environment
• Hands-on with TypeScript, Next.js, and modern frontend infrastructure
• Track record of shipping with and through teams — not just managing from a distance
• Have recruited strong engineers and know what great looks like
• Clear communicator, organized, comfortable with ambiguity and fast decisions
• Excited to be technically engaged, not just a people manager
• We look for engineering managers who love working on hard real-world problems and stay hands-on as technical contributors. Our managers lead by example, mentor and develop others while managing our core services. This role requires active technical contributions together with people management.
• Familiarity with API development, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Prior experience working in a SaaS or cloud-based environment.
• A passion for building systems that prioritize scalability, performance, and operational excellence.
• The reasonably estimated base salary for this role ranges from $250,000 to $290,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is based on the candidate s skills, qualifications, and experience.