WorkOS is a developer platform that helps make apps enterprise-ready. We build tools and services for developers to help them implement features like Single Sign-On Directory Sync Multi-Factor Auth and Audit Logs. Were a fully-distributed team with employees across North America time zones. Were well-funded having raised an $80M Series B. Our fast-growing customer base includes hundreds of rapidly growing SaaS companies like OpenAI Vercel Plaid Perplexity and Cursor.
About the role
Were hiring an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of product engineers at WorkOS. Were looking for a leader who is excited to manage engineers but approaches the role as a startup founding member would.
This role is ideal for someone with a builders DNA and you will play a key role in shaping product decisions driving technical strategy and empowering your team to execute on high-impact projects. You will also play a pivotal role in scaling the team recruiting exceptional engineers.
Youre not just excited about softwareyoure obsessed with building the best developer platform.
Responsibilities
Build and lead high-velocity teams that ship product fast and with polish
Be deeply technical and hands-on: read the PRs write prototypes jump into the weeds
Take raw ideas and turn them into working systems even if you have to duct tape the first version
Rally your team even when there is ambiguity setbacks or tough customer asksrun through walls when needed
Push for clarity focus and high energy in every sprint. Drive urgency without burning people out
Drive alignment on the roadmap and become an expert on customer needs related to the product areas your team owns
Spend time with customers and engineers alikedigging into pain points testing assumptions and improving the craft
Coach mentor and build a team of curious scrappy driven engineerspeople who want to grow fast and build great things
Qualifications
Track record of having successfully led product-focused engineering teams in high-performing organizations that shipped real impact
Youve written code at a high level and you still love to get your hands dirty. You view leadership as an amplifier not a step back
Bias for action and scrappiness: You dont over-optimize for process. You optimize for velocity customer value and learning
You deeply care about the developer experience. You think about UX APIs performance edge cases and joy
You ask why obsessively and you push yourself (and your team) to learn constantly
You build trust give direct feedback and create space for engineers to thrive
You have experience partnering with internal recruiting teams to drive effective and fair hiring processes. You realize that recruiting is a large (and important!) part of your role. A track record of recruiting hiring and mentoring top engineering talent.
Benefits (US Only)
At WorkOS we offer resources that emphasize personal and familial well-being. We offer healthcare coverage for you and your family including medical dental and vision. We offer parental leave paid-time off and fully remote working arrangements.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Substantial equity grants
- Healthcare insurance (Medical Dental and Vision) for you and your family
- 401k matching
- Wellness and fitness monthly allowances
- PTO paid holidays unlimited sick leave
- Autonomy and flexibility with remote work
Please inquire directly with our recruiting team for benefits available to those working outside the US.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WorkOS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color nationality gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation religion disability or age.
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