Engineering Manager (100% Remote OK!)

Job Description About our client: Our client is a fast-growning SaaS company based in Tokyo. In their Engineering & Product team, there are members from more than 16 countries and they come from top tech companies in the world such as Google, Microsoft, Indeed, and famous tech companies in Japan such as Mercari, LINE, and Yahoo. About the role: We are looking for an experienced and visionary Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering teams for new product lines. Your key role will be to align engineering projects with strategic goals and ensure efficient and effective product development. You will lead and develop engineering teams, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence. Your responsibilities will include: Managing engineering teams to deliver product development. Ensuring engineering initiatives are aligned with overall product and business strategies. Collaborating closely with product managers to prioritize and execute development tasks. Conducting regular performance evaluations and providing mentorship to team members. Facilitating effective communication among engineering, product, and executive teams. Promoting continuous improvement in engineering methodologies and processes. Overseeing resource management and project schedules to ensure successful product launches. Requirements The ideal profile will have: 2+ years of experience in engineering team management. Experience in leading engineering teams developing new products. Strong understanding of product and business strategy. Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and business leaders. Experience conducting regular performance evaluations and providing mentorship to team members. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Comfortable with hands-on coding and system design Business-level Japanese and English Nice-to-have: Experience with agile or scrum development frameworks. Experience in a fast-paced/start-up environment. Ensuring engineering initiatives are aligned with overall product and business strategies. Collaborating closely with product managers to prioritize and execute development tasks. Facilitating effective communication among engineering, product, and executive teams. Promoting continuous improvement in engineering methodologies and processes. Overseeing resource management and project schedules to ensure successful product launches. Benefits Work at one of the fastest growing Saas startups in Japan with strong financial growth Lead innovation of new product development and have the opportunity to build things from scratch. Take advantage of plenty of leadership and career development opportunities. Enjoy full remote-friendly work & full flexible work schedules. Work with a global team in an English-speaking environment. Be rewarded with a great benefits & perks package