Engineering Manager at Askfavor

At Favor, our mission is to bring fast, fresh delivery to Texans across the state. Our technology platform serves as the engine for our business, enabling our Runners to complete millions of deliveries while keeping our customers, merchants, and support teams connected in real time. We are building the tools and applications that power this high-growth ecosystem, and we are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a tangible impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of users.

The role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid position based in the United States, requiring you to work from our Austin, Texas headquarters for part of the week. As a manager, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for building services, applications, and cloud infrastructure across our product portfolio, including microservices, web, and mobile platforms. You will work alongside product and engineering leadership to foster a culture of quality, reliability, and iterative development.

Core responsibilities

• Manage a team of individual contributors by conducting 1:1s, providing consistent feedback, and supporting their long-term career development.
• Align our technical roadmap with business opportunities by collaborating closely with product managers and stakeholders to determine priorities.
• Improve our engineering standards and processes while evaluating new technology solutions to accelerate our product development.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong background in software engineering and team leadership. We value candidates who have a growth mindset and a passion for mentorship.

• At least 6 years of experience as an individual contributor in an engineering role.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading high-performance engineering teams.
• Proficiency or familiarity with technologies such as PHP, Kotlin, Scala, Python, Java, Node.js, React, MySQL, Kafka, and Docker.
• A track record of delivering high-quality software and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders.
• A related degree or comparable formal training and work experience.

Compensation and benefits

We are committed to supporting our team members both inside and outside of the office. Our benefits package includes:

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Comprehensive 401k plans.
• Premium vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off policies.
• A dedicated learning budget to support your professional growth and development.

How to apply

If you are excited about our mission and want to help us build the best delivery experience in Texas, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to be considered for the role. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to our talent acquisition team so we can ensure a smooth and accessible experience for you.