Engineering Manager

New York City, NY · Remotefull timeRemote

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$180k–$250k

H1B: no

Permitflow Engineering Manager at PermitFlow leading and scaling a high-performing engineering team building core infrastructure. Own both people leadership and technical execution in a fast-moving environment with complex systems.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and scale a high-performing engineering team building the core infrastructure behind PermitFlow.
This is a builder-leader role. You will own both people leadership and technical execution in a fast-moving environment where systems are complex, ambiguous, and deeply connected to real-world outcomes.
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team, raising the bar for ownership, quality, and execution speed
Build strong engineering culture through clear expectations, 1:1s, feedback loops, and career development
Define technical direction across architecture, scalability, reliability, and long-term system evolution
Own roadmap planning and execution from definition through delivery and customer impact
Partner closely with product, design, and leadership to translate ambiguous real-world problems into scalable systems
Drive delivery of critical infrastructure used across thousands of jurisdictions
Improve system reliability, observability, performance, and engineering efficiency
Play a key role in hiring and developing engineers and future leaders

Qualification

5+ years in software engineeringHigh standards for engineering qualityBonusWhy This Role Matters

Required

We’re looking for strong technical leaders who thrive in high-ownership, high-ambiguity environments.
5+ years in software engineering, including 1+ year in engineering leadership
Experience building and scaling engineering teams in startup or high-growth environments
Strong system design and architecture fundamentals (scalable web or distributed systems)
Ability to lead through ambiguity and turn unclear problems into structured execution
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
High standards for engineering quality, reliability, and performance
Deep technical fluency - comfortable engaging with code review, architecture, and tradeoffs
Bonus: experience in workflow-heavy, enterprise SaaS, or infrastructure products
Bonus: exposure to complex regulated environments (construction, logistics, government systems, etc.)
Why This Role Matters
This is not a maintenance role - it is a systems-building role at the foundation of a category being created in real time.