
Engineering Manager Full Stack Frontend
185k - 210k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Public Safety
#AI
#React
#TypeScript
#Python
#Node
#AWS
#CI CD
#Datadog
#Redux
#Frontend Development
#Backend Development
Every few seconds, our platform processes critical emergency data that helps save lives. At RapidSOS, we are building a safer future by connecting over 600 million devices and sensors to more than 22,000 public safety agencies worldwide. Our team is driven by a mission to provide first responders with the real-time intelligence they need during life-saving moments. We value trust, urgency, and purpose, and we are looking for ambitious individuals who want to innovate in a collaborative environment.
About the Role
We are looking for a Lead Engineering Manager to join us on a full-time basis. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will guide a full-stack team in developing intelligent emergency technology. You will oversee the delivery of products that integrate AI-driven workflows with modern backend services and intuitive user interfaces, ensuring our systems remain scalable and reliable for the millions of 911 calls we support each month.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of our primary applications, specifically focusing on the React, TypeScript, and Python-based systems that power our emergency response tools.
- Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of ownership, clean code, and rapid iteration.
- Champion an AI-forward development strategy by integrating advanced tools into our workflows to improve testing, prototyping, and overall team productivity.
Requirements
- Between 8 and 10 years of full-stack engineering experience, including at least 3 to 5 years in a leadership role.
- Extensive expertise in building scalable frontend applications using React, Redux, and TypeScript.
- Strong background in backend development with Python or Node, including designing robust APIs.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools like Datadog.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and mentor engineers through architectural decisions.
Location
This position is remote, with the ability to work from anywhere. Please note that there may be a requirement for occasional in-person collaboration on a quarterly basis.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $210,000. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits:
- Equity compensation to ensure you share in the success of our mission.
- Flexible hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
- The opportunity to engage in remote work within a dynamic, mission-driven startup environment.


