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# Senior Engineering Manager, Dev Tools

- **Company:** Nomic, Inc.
- **Location:** Mission, KS, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Programming Tools, Open Source Technology, Software Maintenance, TypeScript, Delivery Pipeline
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_6d8ca68b065ff817f42d9b9c7b2ec8ab

## About the Role

We are looking for a highly technical manager with a strong engineering background, product mindset, and a thoughtful approach to people management. In this role, you'll manage two small teams of 4 and 3 engineers, and take ownership of the whole product, shape its roadmap, create alignment across teams and with the community & stakeholders. You will provide technical guidance on architectural & design decisions, strategic direction, and occasionally do code reviews. In addition, you'll foster individual growth through thoughtful guidance and mentorship, creating a respectful and collaborative environment.

 * 3-5+ years of experience directly managing and growing engineering teams, ideally including senior engineers and/or multiple teams, in a remote or async environment.
 * 6+ years of experience technically leading projects and driving multi-year roadmaps.
 * Ability to direct without micromanaging or forcing decisions
 * Experience implementing or refining processes around performance reviews, career development, and hiring.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.
 * Proven ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable software architectures.
 * Strong expertise in conducting code, design and product launch reviews, identifying potential technical issues or risks, and suggesting improvements.

Nice to have:

 * Prior experience building extensible developer tools, including test environments, deployment systems, build pipelines.
 * Experience with open source and/or TypeScript/Rust projects.

## Description

* Actively participate in technical discussions, providing high-level guidance and expertise during code reviews and design decisions.
 * Act as a mentor and sounding board for technical decisions, ensuring alignment with project goals while empowering individual ownership.

Drive Successful Product Delivery

 * Take ownership of projects, ensuring on-time delivery with the desired features and quality.
 * Work with the team to define MVPs, set milestones, and assess project feasibility.
 * Manage project scope by prioritizing tasks, identifying dependencies, and mitigating risks.
 * Collaborate with product managers to translate user needs and market trends into a technical roadmap.

Build a High-Performing Team

 * Motivate and guide engineers to achieve their full potential, fostering a culture of learning and development.
 * Implement and improve processes such as performance reviews, career development plans, and efficient hiring practices.
 * Establish a clear team structure with roles and ownership well-defined.

Communication & Alignment

 * Increase transparency within the team by sharing information on other Nomic projects and initiatives.
 * Champion the team's achievements and deliverables to other departments.
 * Proactively communicate with leadership and stakeholders to address concerns, clarify direction, and ensure alignment across teams and with the community.
 * Articulate a clear vision for the team's mission, challenges, and milestones, connecting their work to Nomic's broader goals.