Tabs

Engineering Manager

Tabs2 months ago
Location

New York City, NY

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 172,000 – 236,500

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Jan 15, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Tabs is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a product engineering team building core capabilities of their AI-native revenue platform. The ideal candidate will drive team performance, technical excellence, and strategic product development in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment focused on finance and accounting automation.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of software engineers through coaching, providing feedback, and supporting career growth initiatives
Delivery Management: Own delivery planning and execution, ensuring predictable and high-quality software development outcomes
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product and Design teams to define project scope, timelines, and technical approaches
Technical Guidance: Guide architectural and technical decisions while maintaining a high engineering quality standard
Process Improvement: Continuously improve engineering processes, tooling, and overall team effectiveness
Talent Acquisition: Lead hiring and onboarding of new engineers as the team scales

What we look for

Technical

System DesignStrong understanding of modern software architecture and system design principles
Engineering FundamentalsSolid technical background in backend, frontend, or full-stack system development

Education

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

Experience

Engineering Management3+ years of experience managing engineers in a product-focused environment
Overall Engineering Experience7-10+ years of comprehensive software engineering experience
Startup ExperiencePreferred background in high-growth or startup technology environments

Skills

Required skills

People ManagementAbility to lead, coach, and develop engineering talent
Technical LeadershipCapability to make sound architectural and technical decisions
CommunicationStrong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have

AI TechnologyExperience with AI-driven platforms or revenue automation technologies
FinTech KnowledgeUnderstanding of financial technology and accounting system design

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 172,000 – 236,500 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Up to 100% employer-covered monthly healthcare premium (medical, dental, vision)

Equity Compensation

Competitive equity package for long-term wealth creation

Flexible Time Off

Unlimited PTO for work-life balance

Meal Benefits

Lunch via Sharebite and dinner provided on late office days

Parental Support

Up to 12 weeks of parental leave

Retirement Planning

401k retirement savings plan

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with HR to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Leadership Interview — Discussion of engineering management experience and leadership approach
  3. 3
    Team Fit Interview — Meeting with potential team members and cross-functional partners
  4. 4
    Final Executive Interview — Discussion with senior leadership about strategic vision and role expectations
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Tabs

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Tabs is a financial technology company that provides restaurant and hospitality business management solutions. The platform offers point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management, accounting, and operational tools designed specifically for restaurants, bars, and other food service establishments. Tabs helps hospitality businesses streamline their operations, reduce costs, and improve profitability through integrated software solutions built for the modern restaurant industry.

London, United KingdomFounded 2016tabs.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonJavaScript
Frameworks
ReactDjango/Flask
Databases
PostgreSQLMongoDB
Tools
DockerKubernetes
Other
AI/ML Tools
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