Engineering Manager

About Toptal Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce. We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold. Job Summary: You will be part of a team working on a newly launched business unit, delivering real value to the end-users, and working closely with the business. We’re developing advanced data and AI tools that empower companies to make smarter decisions and move faster in an increasingly intelligent world. You will have the opportunity to help shape this new AI platform. Every bit of work you do will have a direct impact on the company’s revenue. Our stack is focused heavily on Next.js, Node (NestJS), React, and Supabase. We’re seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager with strong technical depth to lead a high-velocity team. You should be deeply fluent in AI-assisted development workflows and push the team to stay on the cutting edge of how AI transforms software engineering. As an Engineering Manager at Toptal, you will work with Engineers, Designers, Product Managers, Architects, and our Executive team to develop and deliver the highest-quality products to market. You will lead an Engineering team, shaping it for success in terms of product and technical excellence. This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English. Responsibilities: The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills. You will lead a team of highly skilled professionals to create and maintain world-class products used by our users externally and internally. Among other responsibilities: Set goals for your team and team members. Understand the big picture of what your team is doing and why. Inspire and motivate your team towards maximum happiness and output. Communicate with stakeholders regularly and proactively. Communicate proactively with your Product Manager and their team. Create a productive and enjoyable work environment for the team. Establish feedback loops in your team and give your team members immediate feedback. Participate in regular performance reviews. Facilitate technical discussions and push for high code quality by frequent code reviews. Facilitate and, when necessary, resolve technical and interpersonal discussions. Ensure the overall output quality of the team. Mentor team members and collaborate with them on personal and career growth. Be aware of engineering-wide technical and people initiatives and be open to help if necessary. Bring up difficult and/or systemic challenges and blockers to the attention of your manager. As an Engineering Manager, you are first and foremost a leader, not a developer. This doesn’t mean, though, that you don’t stay up to date with programming-related topics and make sure that you get your hands dirty regularly. Lead the recruiting and hiring process of the team. Track progress, assess risks, coordinate delivery, and actively communicate contingency and mitigation plans for the team. Apply system-analyst techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or systems functional specifications. In the first week, expect to: Start on the team by being introduced to Toptal and its culture, meeting colleagues, and getting access to documentation and repositories. In the first month, expect to: Complete onboarding, having pushed code to production, and be introduced to your future teammates. In the first three months, expect to: Be working with your team and…