Engineering Manager

Company Description
Surfside is a technology company powering the infrastructure, APIs, and software businesses need to quickly build custom ad platforms for personalized commerce, native ads, sponsored listings, internal promotions, and more.
We help retailers unlock new value to personalize, grow, and monetize their customer experiences like never before. Meanwhile, brands and advertisers can tap into an entirely new performance channel, reaching relevant, high-intent consumers when and where they are most likely to buy.

The Role
As an Engineering Manager at Surfside, you will lead a team of skilled engineers in developing our core products. You will oversee project timelines, ensure the quality of deliverables, and foster a collaborative engineering culture. Your role bridges technical execution and strategic planning, working closely with product managers and stakeholders to drive innovation.

Responsibilities
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, promoting professional growth.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Collaborate with product management to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Implement and advocate for best practices in software development and agile methodologies.
• Facilitate cross-team communication and coordination.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategies.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and bottlenecks.
• Lead recruitment efforts to build a high-performing engineering team.
• Monitor and improve engineering processes for efficiency and scalability.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams to successful product deliveries.
• Strong technical background with experience in modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Proficiency in agile development practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with managerial responsibilities.
• Experience in the advertising technology or e-commerce sector is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Surfside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognizes that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success as a business. We encourage and welcome you to apply irrespective of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, color, pregnancy, family responsibilities, national and social origin, political opinion, marital, veteran, or disability status.