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WSP

Engineering Manager, Studies

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$122K - CA$162K/yr

As an Engineering Manager, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, champion delivery excellence, and ensure innovative engineering solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact. Our Resources ...

WSP

Engineering Manager, Studies

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$122K - CA$162K/yr

As an Engineering Manager, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, champion delivery excellence, and ensure innovative engineering solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact. Our Resources ...

Alstom

Project Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

Could you be the full-time Project Engineering Manager in Toronto, ON, we're looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and system integration expertise in a ...

Alstom

Project Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

Could you be the full-time Project Engineering Manager in Toronto, ON, we're looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and system integration expertise in a ...

Stripe

Engineering Manager, Terminal

Toronto, ON · On-site

As a software engineering manager at Stripe, you'll lead teams that build and expand APIs, services, and experiences. You'll also work with partners to launch new markets and vertical capabilities.

Braze

Engineering Manager, IAM

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$215K - CA$380K/yr

WHAT YOU'LL DO We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Landing Pages product, which builds the platform our customers use to create, host, and serve standalone web experiences - sign-up ...

Alstom

Project Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON

CA$130K - CA$160K/yr

Could you be the full-time onsite Project Engineering Manager in Toronto, ON, CA we're looking for? Your future role "Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management ...

Alstom

Project Engineering Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$130K - CA$160K/yr

Could you be the full-time onsite Project Engineering Manager in Toronto, ON, CA we're looking for? Your future role "Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management ...

Robinhood

Engineering Manager, Toronto

Toronto, ON · On-site

$179 - $210/hr

About the team + role As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead this dynamic team and work with product, data, and other engineering teams to drive innovation in Robinhood's Products. You'll be ...

Fivetran

Engineering Manager, Metadata

Toronto, ON · On-site

We're looking for an engineering manager to lead our Metadata team, which owns the metadata layer of the dbt platform: the discovery API, catalog, lineage, and run history services that let customers ...

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What is an engineering manager?

Engineering Managers are professionals responsible for leading and overseeing engineering teams within an organization. They coordinate projects, manage team members, allocate resources, and ensure that engineering goals align with company objectives. Their role often involves a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and administrative skills to deliver successful engineering solutions on time and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineering manager?

To thrive as an Engineering Manager, you need a strong background in engineering principles, project management, and leadership, typically with a degree in engineering and prior technical experience. Familiarity with project management tools (such as Jira or Asana), version control systems (like Git), and potentially certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master are highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills distinguish top performers in this role. These abilities are crucial for successfully leading technical teams, delivering projects on time, and aligning engineering output with organizational goals.

How does an engineering manager typically balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities?

Engineering Managers are often required to split their time between technical oversight—such as code reviews, architecture decisions, and project planning—and people management tasks like mentoring, performance reviews, and team development. Striking this balance can be challenging, especially in fast-paced environments. Successful Engineering Managers usually prioritize regular one-on-ones, foster open communication, and delegate technical tasks wisely to ensure both project goals and team morale are maintained. This dual focus helps nurture a high-performing, collaborative team while ensuring technical excellence.

What is the difference between Engineering Manager vs Software Development Manager?

AspectEngineering ManagerSoftware Development Manager
Primary FocusOversees engineering teams, technical projects, and product developmentManages software development teams, project timelines, and coding processes
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's in engineering, computer science, or related field; technical expertiseBachelor's or master's in computer science, software engineering, or related field; strong coding background
Work EnvironmentEngineering departments, cross-disciplinary teams, technical environmentsSoftware development teams, Agile/Scrum environments, coding-focused settings
Industry UsageCommon in tech, manufacturing, and engineering firmsPrimarily in tech companies, software firms, and IT services

While both roles involve managing technical teams, Engineering Managers typically oversee broader engineering projects and cross-disciplinary teams, whereas Software Development Managers focus specifically on software projects and coding teams. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Are engineering managers paid well?

Engineering managers typically earn high salaries due to their leadership responsibilities, technical expertise, and experience level. Compensation varies by industry, location, and company size but generally includes base pay, bonuses, and stock options, reflecting the seniority of the role.

What do you do as an engineering manager?

An engineering manager oversees engineering teams, coordinates project planning, and ensures technical goals are met. They manage resources, facilitate communication between teams and stakeholders, and often have technical expertise to guide development processes. Leadership, problem-solving, and knowledge of engineering tools are essential skills in this role.
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[Wattpad] Engineering Manager

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

Toronto, ON • On-site

CA$140K - CA$180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of engineers, overseeing performance management, career growth, and team administration.

  • Contribute to planning and determining the technical roadmap by understanding and aligning business and engineering goals.

  • Spearhead and participate in technical design and planning sessions.

Job description

Wattpad's vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leading global webnovel platform, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Wattpad is part of WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem, where approximately 155 million monthly active users discover incredible stories in multiple formats. Come build the future of entertainment and storytelling with our global team, and write your next chapter with us!
 
Wattpad is part of the WEBTOON Entertainment family of brands, home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world's leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others. To read more about our family of Brands, check out our website here.
 
Wattpad follows a hybrid work model, with employees working from our vibrant downtown Toronto office 3x per week.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager for our Platform Engineering team to lead the design, development, and maintenance of the backend platforms that underpin Wattpad's social, notifications, subscriptions, and coin economy features. This is a highly collaborative team that works closely with Product, Marketing, Business, and other engineering teams who build upon these platforms to deliver features to our end users. As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for both the technical direction of the team and the growth and development of the engineers within it.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead and support a team of engineers, overseeing performance management, career growth, and general team administration including rituals and meetings
  • Contribute to planning and determining the technical roadmap by understanding and aligning business and engineering goals
  • Spearhead and participate in technical design and planning sessions
  • Provide technical guidance and feedback on documentation, designs, and code
  • Work with Product and other teams during requirements gathering and solutioning
  • Coordinate resourcing on projects, provide time estimates, and communicate blockers and issues
  • Maintain high quality standards and foster a culture of long-term thinking and innovation
  • Play an active role in hiring across the team
  • Mentor and coach team members in both technical and soft skills relevant to their roles
Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in software development with at least 3 years managing a team of 3 or more engineers including those at the Senior level or higher
  • Significant experience designing and building backend distributed systems, including writing and critiquing design and technical plan documentation with diagrams
  • Majority experience in backend development with substantial hands-on experience in API, application, and systems design and building
  • Expert level experience developing on Unix-based platforms
  • Experience with one or more compiled languages such as C++, Java, Golang, or Rust
  • Strong technical background with the ability to make well informed decisions and translate complex technical concepts to various audiences
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Nice To Haves:
  • Experience in a Staff, Principal Engineer, or Architect position
  • AWS Cloud experience
  • Experience with OpenAPI, gRPC, or Protobuf
  • Experience with Golang
  • Experience with Docker, containerization, or Kubernetes
$140,000 - $180,000 a year
What we offer (For Full-Time Only):
* Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
* Top industry health benefits, including vision and dental 
Your own health/wellness account to spend each year
* RRSP Contributions (Canada), 401K Contributions (USA)
* Generous vacation and Maternity/Parental leave top-up program
* Corporate discount for gym memberships for you and your family
* Work from almost anywhere in the world for part of the year
* Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!
 
Wattpad is conducting all interviews in a distributed manner using applicable third party software where needed and using visual interface tools such as Google Meet and Zoom.
 
About Wattpad
 
Who are we? Entrepreneurs and Do-ers. Our vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories, and our mission is to use the power of community and technology to unleash the full potential of stories to the world.
What does that mean? We are visionaries, community builders, passionate problem solvers, storytellers, coffee snobs (tea drinkers, too!), curious by nature, and culturally diverse.
What are we obsessed with? Our users. Solving complex problems and maximizing flow. Learning constantly. Building the next great storytelling product. Finding the greatest stories ever told. Dogs (and cats), coffee, and good snacks.
How do we work? Autonomously, collaboratively, respectfully. Balancing with work, family, and play...and all while having a great time.
 
Unlock the best of both worlds with a role that keeps you connected! Wattpad has a hybrid work model, where employees enjoy the flexibility to connect with colleagues and collaborate on exciting projects in person, as well as the time and space to for productive work from home. This is your opportunity to be a part of our thriving workplace culture.
 
Wattpad encourages candidates to apply as long as they are authorized to work in Canada (excluding Quebec) as a precondition of employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants for work permits.
 
Culture and Diversity
 
Wattpad is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate. Period. 
 
Wattpad welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have taken a leadership position on creating a culture and an organization that truly values diversity. We are committed to fostering a global team that reflects the diversity of the Wattpad community. At Wattpad, we believe cultural fit doesn't mean culturally identical, and diversity of thought helps us to challenge one another to think big and think differently. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other protected status.  
 
If you have any special needs or accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.
 
Don't meet all the requirements? Studies show women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have.
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