Engineering Manager

About Propeller

Propeller focuses on eliminating inefficiencies in earthmoving operations by leveraging advanced mapping technologies. Their products combine hardware and software to produce precise 3D maps of worksites, helping more than 50,000 global sites optimize fuel consumption, time, and costs. The company values creativity, impact, transparency, and collaboration, creating an excellent workplace recognized for customer service and inspiring environments.

Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager at Propeller, your central goal is to build and support a high-performing engineering team dedicated to delivering superior, customer-centric products worldwide. You will guide a group of full-stack engineers by nurturing their career progression, managing performance, promoting wellness, and achieving results aligned with company objectives. Collaboration with technical leads and product teams enables strategic alignment while your primary emphasis remains on people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the health, development, and achievements of an engineering team.
• Collaborate with technical leads and senior engineers to ensure roadmap delivery.
• Provide consistent feedback, coaching, and tailored growth opportunities to team members.
• Manage performance by supporting high performers and addressing underperformance sensitively.
• Foster a team culture grounded in feedback, inclusivity, and consistent improvement of workflows.
• Identify and resolve any obstacles—process-related, organizational, or interpersonal—that hinder progress.
• Partner with recruitment teams to hire skilled engineers and facilitate successful onboarding experiences.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong passion for people leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams including conducting one-on-ones, managing performance, fostering growth, and hiring.
• Empathetic leadership style that cultivates a safe and productive work atmosphere.
• Continuous drive to enhance processes, systems, and team collaboration.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with Product, Design, and senior technical leadership.
• Technical background sufficient to comprehend and support team challenges and responsibilities.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to employee share options.
• Dedicated budget and leave for professional development.
• Participation opportunities in company mentorship programs.
• Available mental health support resources.
• Monthly allowances for telephone and/or internet expenses.
• Comprehensive paid primary and secondary parental leave policies.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements with provided work-from-home equipment.

Additional Information

Propeller embraces diversity, encouraging candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement listed. The company fosters an inclusive culture where employees bring their full selves to work. More insights about working at Propeller can be found on their employee-owned blog.