Engineering Manager at Jackpocket

At Jackpocket, we are changing the way people interact with the lottery. As the first mobile app in the United States that allows users to securely order official state lottery tickets for games like Powerball and Mega Millions, we are modernizing a massive global market. We aim to make the lottery experience fun, convenient, and responsible for everyone. We are looking for passionate people to help us grow as we continue to scale our platform.

What is this role?

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a leadership position where you will report directly to our VP of Engineering. You will be responsible for guiding our backend e-commerce team, fostering professional growth among your reports, and driving the strategic delivery of our technical projects as our business continues its rapid expansion.

What will you do?

• Lead our engineering organization by ensuring the timely delivery of technical solutions that meet our evolving business goals.
• Provide daily management and oversight for multiple teams, focusing on mentorship, coaching, and career development to ensure high levels of employee engagement.
• Drive our recruitment and employer branding strategy to help us scale our engineering team effectively.

What makes you a great fit?

To be successful in this role, you should have at least two years of experience leading teams within a fast-paced software development environment. We are looking for someone who has a proven history of managing both backend and front-end engineers while delivering high-quality technical solutions. You should be comfortable working with Ruby and RESTful services, and you should have a solid understanding of DevOps processes. Experience with project management and a working knowledge of recruitment strategies are essential. If you have experience leveraging AI tools to boost productivity, that is considered a significant plus.

What's in it for you?

We offer a base salary range of $190,000 to $210,000. In addition to competitive compensation, this role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere.