Engineering Lead
OnBoard
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Job Description
Engineering Lead
We are hiring an Engineering Lead to manage and grow an engineering team. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management — shipping the roadmap, growing engineers, and shaping how the team works.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 5–10 engineers toward delivery of the product roadmap
- Run 1:1s, growth conversations, and performance reviews
- Hire, onboard, and develop new engineers
- Make architectural and technical trade-off decisions in partnership with senior engineers
- Partner with product and design on planning, scoping, and delivery
- Shape engineering practices, standards, and team rituals
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 6+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years managing engineers
- Track record of leading teams that consistently ship high-quality software
- Strong technical depth and credibility with senior engineers
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience hiring, growing, and developing engineering talent
- Comfort balancing technical contribution with people leadership
What You'll Bring
- Curiosity to dig into systems and turn findings into shipped improvements
- Strong written communication and ability to explain technical decisions
- A test-and-learn mindset; you ship fast, measure, and iterate
- Comfort working asynchronously across time zones
What We Offer
- Fully remote, flexible work hours
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Annual learning & development stipend
- Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
- Opportunity to work on high-scale, real-world impact projects
Equal Opportunity Statement
This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.
Key skills/competency
- Engineering Leadership
- People Management
- Software Engineering
- Product Roadmap Delivery
- Technical Architecture
- Hiring and Development
- Team Rituals
- Asynchronous Communication
- Test and Learn Mindset
- Written Communication
How to Get Hired at OnBoard
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership, software engineering, and team development experience. Quantify achievements with metrics.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your understanding of OnBoard's mission and how your skills align with the Engineering Lead role.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss architectural decisions, trade-offs, and past project challenges.
- Demonstrate leadership: Practice articulating your approach to people management, team growth, and asynchronous collaboration.
- Research OnBoard: Understand their product, culture, and values to ask insightful questions during the interview.
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