Engineering Manager

About the role

We are seeking a strategically-minded, technology-focused, and customer-centric software development leader to lead one of our digital engineering teams. This team powers CLEAR's digital experience, enabling seamless, intuitive support for members and travelers in the moments that matter most.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and grow engineering talent by providing career development support, actionable feedback, and performance reviews
• Lead team execution, ceremonies, and strategic roadmap planning, ensuring strong alignment across engineering, product, and operations
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and operations teams to define requirements that support real-world Ambassador workflows
• Build and evolve systems that power real-time, in-person service experiences, balancing speed, reliability, and ease of use
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through mentorship, feedback, and data-driven decision-making
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, clearly articulating trade-offs, risks, and architectural decisions
• Drive engineering and operational excellence through ownership of performance, reliability, and usability metrics; champion best practices in testing, documentation, and observability

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing and developing software engineers, with strong coaching and team leadership skills
• Experienced across the full software development lifecycle, including coding, architecture, and system design
• Strong communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional partners and earn their trust
• Proficient in modern object-oriented languages, design patterns, and engineering best practices
• Experienced in building cloud-native applications and scalable distributed systems
• Comfortable working across teams and disciplines to deliver cohesive, end-to-end experiences
• Deeply curious about how technology can enhance human-centered, high-touch service experiences
• Motivated by continuous learning, improvement, and delivering real-world impact at scale

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Family building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
• Flexible time off
• Free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Pay

The total compensation range for this role is $275,000-$350,000, depending on levels of skills and experience.

Schedule

This role is currently available on a hybrid schedule.