Engineering Manager
Arrive Logistics
Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Who We Are
Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, having surpassed $2 billion in annual revenue with plans to grow significantly year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we’re building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual and collaborative environment. There’s never been a more exciting time to get on board, so read on to learn more and apply today!
Who We Want
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading team(s) of engineers to execute complex software initiatives for small and large scale projects, ensuring our systems meet the dynamic demands of Arrive’s internal and external customers. This position requires a leader to navigate and champion change, to lead by example, and to collaborate with other departments to ensure the success of the Development team’s roadmap. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the engagement and professional development of the engineers they manage and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage Engineering teams, ensuring members of the team's performance align with the overall department goals by holding direct reports accountable to performance expectations.
- Coach, mentor, and advocate for your engineers, growing a stronger team through stronger individuals.
- Responsible for the delivery of high-quality, scalable software to production on a regular basis, owning the quality, documentation, tests, and communication across teams.
- Manage the team’s day-to-day with a high awareness of what your team/teams are doing to remove blockers and ensure efforts are in sync with the priorities.
- Keep your team informed of the priorities and vision that is driving the organization, making sure they understand the what and the why, to advance the organization’s goals.
- Advance the organization's goals within your team and ensure success in hitting them.
- Exhibit ownership end to end, and claim your team’s wins and failures with a mindset of continuous improvement.
- Work with your Director of Engineering, peers, and our Product partners to scope, plan, and execute with impeccable communication around estimates and risk.
- Recognize the gaps and needs of your teams and take action to solve them.
- Analyze, design, implement and optimize processes that your teams will leverage to be effective.
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and SMEs to support growth initiatives and drive alignment on shared vision and objectives.
- Contribute your leadership and expertise to the broader organization, influencing more than just your team.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- 1+ year of people management or team leadership experience, including performance and career development.
- Clear ability to pragmatically balance business priorities with technical constraints.
- Experience driving initiatives, while holding teams accountable for results and ensuring continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
The Perks of Working With Us
- Take advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
- Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
- Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
- Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
- Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
- Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
- Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
- Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages and have a Candidate Engagement Specialist who can answer any questions.
Your Arrive Experience
When we say “award-winning culture,” we mean it. We’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos.
Notice:
To ensure a safe and transparent interview process, we want to note that Arrive Logistics adheres to strict recruitment practices. Candidates undergo an interview process, and Arrive Logistics does not provide unsolicited job offers. If you have concerns about receiving a fraudulent offer, please contact talentacquisition@arrivelogistics.com for verification.