Engineering Manager

Some engineering teams reach a point where technical leadership and people leadership need to be owned separately. That’s the opportunity here. We’re partnering an experienced a product-led software business to recruit an Engineering Manager, responsible for around 12 engineers working across multiple teams. The Tech Leads own the technical direction. This role gives dedicated ownership to how engineers are managed, developed, challenged and supported as the team continues to grow. Location & working arrangement This is a fully remote role open to candidates based in the UK or Ireland. There is also office space available in Belfast for anyone who prefers occasional in-person working. What you’ll own Regular 1:1s, coaching and clear feedbackPerformance management, including difficult conversations when neededCareer development, progression and promotionsEngineering career frameworks and review processesHiring and onboardingTeam health, retention and remote cultureHelping shape how engineering management works as the organisation growsYou’ll work closely with the Head of Engineering and Tech Leads, but your focus will be firmly on the people side of engineering. What they’re looking for This isn’t a first move into management. You’ll need: Previous experience directly managing software engineersExperience supporting engineers across more than one team or product areaA strong track record of developing engineers from mid-level through seniorHands-on experience managing underperformanceExperience with progression, promotions and career frameworksExperience hiring software engineersEnough technical depth to read code, follow pull requests and understand the engineering contextThe judgement to know when to get involved and when to leave technical decisions with the Tech LeadsStrong written and verbal communication skills in a remote environmentPractical experience using AI tools in your own workRuby or Rails experience would be useful, but it isn’t essential. The priority is someone who is genuinely strong at managing engineers while remaining technically credible. Package Competitive salary, depending on experiencePrivate health insurance for you and your familyCompany pension35 days’ annual leave including applicable public/statutory holidaysLearning and development supportShare optionsWork-from-home budgetIf you’ve already led engineering teams and enjoy the people leadership side of engineering as much as the technical environment around it, we’d be keen to hear from you. Next steps If you have the tech chops and this role and organisation have piqued your interest, APPLY TODAY! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we aim to move quickly where there is a strong match. Equal opportunities Enably is committed to fair, inclusive hiring and we work with clients who take the same approach seriously. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruitment experience for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.