Engineering Manager, Issue Workflow

Sentry1 months ago

Location

San Francisco, California

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 220,000 – 280,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Feb 12, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Sentry is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Issue Workflow team, responsible for developing and maintaining the company's core product experience. The ideal candidate will combine technical leadership, product insight, and team development skills to drive innovation in developer monitoring tools.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of engineers responsible for Sentry's highest-trafficked product surfaces, including issue details, issue search, and alerts

Technical Guidance: Provide hands-on technical and product guidance, including code reviews, architecture discussions, and problem-solving support

Strategic Planning: Define team direction, set clear plans, delegate effectively, and ensure smooth execution of team objectives

Customer Insights: Directly engage with Sentry's customers to understand product usage, identify pain points, and drive product improvements

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work across multiple disciplines to develop and deliver optimal solutions for the Issue Workflow team

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesStrong experience with Python, TypeScript, or similar languages

Product DevelopmentProven experience in owning and maintaining significant product areas end-to-end

Education

Technical BackgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Engineering ManagementMinimum 2 years of engineering management experience

Professional Engineering8+ years of professional engineering experience

Product ExperienceExperience with customer-facing products, preferably in developer tools

Skills

Required skills

Engineering LeadershipAbility to lead, develop, and mentor engineering teams

Technical CommunicationExcellent skills in articulating technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly

Product StrategyStrong product-minded approach with deep understanding of developer workflows

Nice to have

AI in Developer ToolsInterest and experience in AI-powered developer tooling and coding agents

Cross-functional CollaborationExperience working effectively across multiple teams and disciplines

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 220,000 – 280,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible work arrangement with in-office collaboration on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

Competitive Compensation

Salary range of $220,000 - $280,000 with potential equity grants

Health Insurance

Comprehensive group health insurance coverage

Career Growth

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
2
Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of engineering management experience and leadership approach
3
Product Strategy Session — Interview focusing on product vision, team development, and technical problem-solving
4
Team Fit Interviews — Meetings with potential team members to assess collaboration and leadership style
5
Final Executive Interview — Conversation with senior leadership to align on overall role expectations and company vision