Engineering Manager (Backend)

About The RoleOur client is a Series A startup with a high-performing engineering team of around 25 people. They are hiring an Engineering Manager (Backend) to lead a team of 6 to 8 backend engineers shipping the core platform. Full-time, on-site in Boston.What you will doCoach and grow a team of senior backend engineersOwn delivery: scoping, planning, prioritization, and executionStay technically engaged: code review, architecture, hiring loopsPartner with product and design on roadmap and trade-offsImprove engineering quality: testing, observability, on-callWhat we are looking for2+ years managing backend engineers, plus a strong IC background before thatComfortable being the hiring lead: sourcing, interviews, calibrationComfortable in a typed backend stack (Go, Java, TypeScript, or Rust)Strong written communication and async clarityBonus: experience scaling teams through hypergrowthThis role is presented by a recruiting partner. Company name shared after an initial conversation.