The Role Leads a high-performing software engineering team responsible for customer activation, engagement, and expansion across a travel marketplace. Oversees end-to-end project delivery, promotes AI-driven engineering practices, improves agile processes, and partners with product, data, and design. Drives experimentation, scalability, security, technical excellence, and customer-focused product adoption while developing team talent and aligning engineering priorities with business goals. Summary Generated by Built In About Engine Engine is the AI-native platform for intelligent travel. For a decade, Engine has built the proprietary technology and supply behind modern business travel, serving over 40,000 customers and nearly 2 million travelers, along with leading travel and AI companies that build on Engine's infrastructure. One system powers business travel, group travel, human agents, and AI agents. That work has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators (2025), TravelTech's Reservation Platform of the Year (2026), and one of Built In's Best Places to Work (2020-2026). We're looking for bold, ambitious people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel. Working here, you can expect exponential growth, an ambitious pace, full ownership, and high-caliber colleagues who push you to do the best work of your career. Every hire raises the bar. Come outpace the ordinary and build the future of travel with us. About the Role We're looking for an Engineering Manager responsible for driving customer activation, engagement, and expansion across Engine's full travel marketplace, including Flights and Partner Hub. In this role, you'll lead a high-performing team focused on rapid development, continuous improvement, and building stronger experimentation practices into how the team ships and learns. You'll partner closely with product, data, and design to identify opportunities to increase time-to-value, improve stickiness, and encourage broader product adoption across the platform through thoughtful testing, learning, and iteration. Your Mission As part of the Engine team, you'll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here's what you'll take charge of: Lead a high-performing engineering team by fostering a culture of technical excellence, extreme ownership, and rapid execution. You will raise the talent bar, empowering builders to solve complex marketplace challenges while ensuring growth and accountability. Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle of engineering projects by pioneering AI-driven practices that accelerate quality and delivery. You will leverage cutting-edge strategies to make speed-to-market a byproduct of your team's velocity, ensuring every initiative meets our high bar for security, scalability, and excellence. Drive efficiency through agile methodologies and engineering best practices , leveraging intelligent automation and advanced workflows to redefine the ceiling for team velocity. You will continuously refine processes and tools to optimize productivity, ensuring rapid delivery and high-caliber output are the standard for every project. Act as the bridge between engineering and other teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities. Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for business stakeholders and leadership. Champion a customer-obsessed engineering culture by building data-driven, consumer-grade solutions that anticipate traveler needs. You will integrate emerging technologies and innovative strategies to enhance product depth, ensuring every technical decision scales efficiently while directly fueling business growth and long-term technical success. What You'll Bring to Engine We're looking for someone who's ready to make an impact and grow alongside us:

Experience:

5+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role. Proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.

Skills:

Exceptional leadership with a focus on driving high-velocity results and a culture of performance. You are a decisive problem-solver who leverages an AI-first mindset to manage complex priorities and streamline communication, ensuring the team remains agile and ahead of schedule.

Tech-Savvy:

Proven technical foundation in some or all of our core stack— Node.js , Ruby on Rails , React , AWS (Lambda/Terraform), and Datadog . You are a modern builder who leverages tools like Claude and Cursor to accelerate delivery and maintain a high bar for performance and observability.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred), or equivalent professional experience.

Mindset:

Deep understanding of agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.). A strategic and results-driven approach to engineering and team leadership. Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset. Compensation Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, all roles receive equity. Depending on the role, total compensation may also include an annual bonus. Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process. Base Pay Range $225,000 — $265,000

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Perks & Compensation We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

Compensation:

Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with equity for all employees. Some roles are also eligible for bonuses or commissions.

Benefits:

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Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed. Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more Read Full Description Skills Required 5+ years of engineering experience At least 5 years of engineering management experience Proven experience leading engineering teams Proven experience delivering complex projects Technical foundation in Node.js, Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and Datadog Experience with AWS Lambda and Terraform Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Master's degree Deep understanding of agile software development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban Strategic and results-driven approach to engineering and team leadership Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset What the Team is Saying Danielle G. Manager, Account Executives What I enjoy most about being on the Engine sales team is that there's never a dull day. There are always new tools, faster processes, new trainings, and true investment in the sales team from enablement and leadership. When we raise our hand and say there's a feature or training we need, the business delivers. That, plus working for a "sales CEO," is an absolute dream. We are moving up and to the right in so many ways, and it's an absolute blast to play on the winning team. Danielle G. Manager, Account Executives What I enjoy most about being on the Engine sales team is that there's never a dull day. There are always new tools, faster processes, new trainings, and true investment in the sales team from enablement and leadership. When we raise our hand and say there's a feature or training we need, the business delivers. That, plus working for a "sales CEO," is an absolute dream. We are moving up and to the right in so many ways, and it's an absolute blast to play on the winning team. Jacob T. Manager, Account Executives Starting as an Account Executive at Engine, I experienced firsthand how the company invests in its internal talent. When I expressed interest in leadership, I interviewed almost immediately and transitioned into a Sales Training Manager role, where I built a comprehensive training program and coached sales teams to success. That foundation paved the way for my next milestone: a promotion to Manager of Account Executives, leading my own sales team. Engine doesn't just offer sales roles, it provides clear, actionable pathways to grow, lead, and advance your career. Lyndsey K. Account Executive The energy here is electric. We come to grind and work hard, but we've built a place where you're encouraged to be yourself. The work you put in shows up in your results and those results open doors to grow, both in your role and across the company. Eliana S. Lead Product Manager Being a PM at Engine is intense in the best way. I own my product end to end, move quickly with my engineering and design partners, and work with people who care about getting the right thing out the door. I love building something that takes the pain out of travel; Engine has clear product-market fit, a massive opportunity we're actually capturing, and a culture that lets me own outcomes and deliver results quickly. Ben G, Staff Software Engineer Engineers have real ownership at Engine, that's what I value most here. You're not just handed requirements and told to build; you're expected to question them, shape the problem, make decisions, and own the outcome. Engine Compensation & Benefits Highlights Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is frequently highlighted alongside paid volunteer time and family leave, and is seen as a major perk for flexibility and balance. Feedback suggests time-off policies are a standout element of the package. Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are made broadly accessible to full-time employees and are positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. This ownership component is repeatedly cited as a core strength of the package. Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is consistently described as comprehensive, with mental-health/EAP resources and HSA/FSA options also noted. Feedback suggests the overall health-and-wellness offering is robust on paper. Learn more about Engine's Compensation & Benefits → Engine Insights What's It Like to Work at Engine? Engine Culture & Values Engine Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Engine? Engine Leadership & Management Engine Company Growth, Stability & Outlook View all jobs at Engine View Engine Profile Report Job