Ashby

Engineering Manager, UK

Ashby12 months ago
Location

UK

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

GBP 91,000 – 200,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Apr 1, 2025

Full TimeRemoteManager

The role

Summary

Ashby is seeking an Engineering Manager in the UK to help build a unique, high-autonomy engineering team that empowers engineers to take ownership of projects from end-to-end. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled leader who thrives in a collaborative, trust-driven environment and is passionate about developing engineers to their full potential.

What you'll do

Team Development: Build and nurture a high-performing engineering team, focusing on individual skill growth and empowerment
Technical Mentorship: Provide deep technical guidance, feedback, and coaching to help engineers excel in their roles
Process Innovation: Create and refine engineering processes that promote autonomy, ownership, and efficiency
Performance Management: Develop robust feedback mechanisms and performance assessment frameworks

What we look for

Technical

Technical ProficiencyDeep technical understanding across infrastructure, backend, and frontend engineering domains
Coding SkillsAbility to write and understand code, stay current with technological trends

Education

Computer Science/Engineering DegreeBachelor's or equivalent degree in a technical field preferred

Experience

Engineering LeadershipProven track record of developing and mentoring engineering teams
Technical ManagementExperience in managing high-performing technical teams with a focus on individual growth and team autonomy

Skills

Required skills

LeadershipAbility to lead, mentor, and develop engineering talent
Technical CommunicationExcellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Problem-SolvingAdvanced analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities

Nice to have

Startup ExperiencePrior experience in high-growth, fast-paced startup environments
Product ThinkingUnderstanding of product development processes and business strategy

Compensation & benefits

Salary

GBP 91,000 – 200,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Attractive salary range with equity options

Stock Options

10-year exercise window with flexible purchasing terms

Unlimited PTO

Unlimited paid time off with a recommended four weeks per year

Equipment Budget

Generous budget for work equipment, software, and office furniture

Learning Development

$100 monthly education budget with additional support for conferences

Interview process

  1. 1
    Intro Call — 30-minute initial discussion about the role and candidate background
  2. 2
    Past Experience Deep Dive — 1-hour interview exploring previous engineering leadership experiences
  3. 3
    Technical Screen — 1-hour session involving understanding the codebase and writing minimal code
  4. 4
    VP of Engineering Coffee Chat — 1-hour meeting with VP of Engineering to assess cultural fit
  5. 5
    Team Meet and Greet — 2-hour session meeting CEO, engineers, product managers, and team members
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Ashby

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Ashby offers an all-in-one recruiting platform designed to streamline and optimize the hiring process for modern teams. The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including an applicant tracking system, advanced scheduling automation, recruitment analytics, and candidate relationship management. Ashby's mission is to empower businesses to attract, engage, and hire top talent more efficiently through integrated and powerful technology. It operates within the human resources technology market, serving companies looking to enhance their talent acquisition strategies. The platform helps organizations manage every stage of their recruitment pipeline from sourcing to offer.

San Francisco, USAFounded 2020ashbyhq.com

Tech Stack

Languages
TypeScriptNode.js
Frameworks
ReactApollo GraphQL
Databases
PostgreSQLRedis
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