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Engineering Manager at WorkWhile | San Francisco

WorkWhileSan Francisco
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in engineering management. Proven success in recruiting and retaining top-tier engineering talent. Hands-on experience with production software and modern web technologies (React, TypeScript, Python/Flask, Postgres). Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About the job

About WorkWhile
At WorkWhile, we are dedicated to empowering hourly workers to achieve better livelihoods and improved quality of life. With over 80 million Americans engaged in hourly work, many face unpredictable schedules, low wages, and limited benefits, resulting in financial insecurity.

We are transforming the landscape of frontline employment by fostering a more adaptable and efficient labor market. Utilizing AI technology, the WorkWhile platform connects businesses with top-tier talent swiftly. Workers enjoy same-day payments, complimentary telehealth services, opportunities for skill enhancement, and the flexibility to select shifts that suit their skills and schedules.

Our ambitious vision is to align incentives and address inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting industry. Supported by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for tenfold growth, WorkWhile is at the forefront of redefining the future of work.

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our expanding Engineering team. In this role, you will manage and mentor a small team while actively participating in architecture and technical strategy. As an early leader, you will significantly influence WorkWhile’s engineering culture, promote technical excellence, and contribute to our company-wide strategy as we scale. This position reports directly to our Head of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee execution on essential product initiatives and outcomes—from defining technical direction to delivering high-quality user-facing features.

  • Act as a force multiplier, leading, managing, and developing a small team of engineers, while strategically hiring and evolving the team as we grow.

  • Collaborate with leadership to align engineering priorities with company-wide objectives and shape long-term product and technical strategies.

  • Promote engineering best practices and uphold code quality, system design, and technical decision-making, balancing coaching with hands-on involvement.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience managing engineering teams, with a proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional engineering talent, fostering a culture of ownership, learning, and impact.

  • Strong hands-on experience in delivering production software and familiarity with modern web technologies—React, TypeScript, Python/Flask, Postgres (or similar stacks).

  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working across functional teams.

About WorkWhile

WorkWhile is revolutionizing the hourly labor market, providing workers with better earning opportunities and flexible job options. We leverage AI to connect businesses with qualified talent, enhancing the employment experience for millions of Americans.

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