Engineering Manager, Postgres

For our client, we are seeking a Engineering Manager, Postgres to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will lead a team focused on the reliability, scalability, and performance of a core database platform. You will partner closely with Product, Design, and infrastructure teams to deliver impactful technical initiatives that improve developer experience and customer outcomes. The position combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, requiring strong judgment in system design, architecture, and execution.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $135,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of database engineers in their professional development
• Drive execution on major product initiatives from ideation to launch
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and infrastructure teams on technical solutions
• Engage in discussions to guide system design and architectural decisions
• Promote a culture of ownership and continuous improvement in engineering processes
• Help the team tackle complex problems with incremental milestones
• Ensure understanding of developer experience and customer impact of features

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an engineer with a track record of shipping impactful products and features
• 2+ years of people management experience and experience developing engineering talent
• Strong technical skills for engaging in system design and architecture discussions
• Product-oriented approach to translating user needs into engineering solutions
• Ability to deliver quickly while maintaining high quality standards
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across teams
• Strong accountability for team outcomes and system health

Benefits

• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and dependents, along with 99% paid dental and vision coverage
• Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness and hobbies
• Commuter benefits and home office stipends available for remote employees

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.