Engineering Team Lead

Empathy is on a mission to help families through life’s most challenging moments. Our award-winning product, powered by tech and driven by purpose, provides peace of mind by guiding families through all the tedious and time-consuming tasks associated with loss. With a combination of tech and human support, we enable families to focus on what truly matters and support them through the emotions that follow.

Our team is passionate, empathetic, and dedicated to providing world-class solutions to families in need. We work collaboratively to identify pain points and design elegant solutions that empower and support our users.

Requirements:

6+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams.
Strong experience building large-scale, complex applications.
Strong background in data models/structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and knowledge of development best practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.
Experience with Docker and AWS is a plus.
Fluency with Javascript & TypeScript is a plus.

In this role you will:

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance, technical support, and career development.
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of our product suite, ensuring scalability and quality.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to craft world-class experiences.
Drive the technical vision and set engineering priorities for your team.
Take part in the early stages of the product lifecycle, shaping the future of our products and architecture.
Help define and implement best practices for software development, architecture, and team processes.
Collaborate with other engineering managers and leadership to ensure alignment with company-wide goals and initiatives.