Engineering Manager

Who you are

• Have 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 2+ years leading teams (people management and technical leadership). Have experience scaling engineering organizations at a fast-growing startup or tech company
• Demonstrate deep sense of judgment on tradeoffs, architecture, and tooling; favoring supported, stable technologies over trends
• Display proven ability to deliver large, complex projects while keeping teams unblocked and motivated
• Demonstrate deep familiarity with backend systems, distributed architecture, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Postgres; Node.js/TypeScript experience)
• Track record of building diverse, high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, feedback-rich culture
• Have the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels — comfortable in code reviews one moment and board-level discussions the next

What the job involves

• With eight specialized departments, the engineering team functions as a highly collaborative, diverse powerhouse
• Each department mission is to deliver seamless and innovative communication solutions
• These range from software development and machine learning to quality assurance teams that work to create and maintain Zoom's user-friendly interfaces and robust infrastructure
• The team continues to push the boundaries of communication technology, bringing people together regardless of their physical distance
• Defining and execute engineering strategy: Align technical direction with business goals, balancing velocity with quality and scalability
• Building and scaling the team: Recruit, retain, and mentor world-class engineers and managers, while fostering career growth and leadership development
• Driving execution at scale: Ensure timely delivery of complex, high-impact projects across the stack, with a focus on backend systems and infrastructure
• Partnering cross-functionally: Work closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to shape the roadmap and deliver on company priorities
• Championing engineering excellence: Establish standards for architecture, observability, performance, and operational excellence. Fostering culture: Create a psychologically safe environment where teams can innovate, take ownership, and do their best work
• Company-building: Contribute to hiring practices, onboarding, organizational design, and other initiatives that support growth as a startup

The application process

• End Date: September 4, 2026

Benefits

• Work from home opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• My-Time-Off (MTO), an extended vacation policy
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Equity Program plus Yearly stock grant for all employees
• Wellness and fitness reimbursement, wellness resources, Thrive Global wellness app, TaskHuman wellness coaching app
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including emotional support, financial resources and legal guidance
• Paid Parental Leave (both parents) 16 weeks paid leave (or statutory if more generous)
• Employer Matching of Charitable contributions up to $500 USD equivalent/year
• Annual Zoom Store Allowance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance