Engineering Manager
About the Role
Our client is hiring a senior Engineering Manager to lead delivery, team performance, and cross-functional alignment across its Brazil-based engineering team and U.S. go-to-market stakeholders.
This is not a traditional coding-focused role. The primary goal is to improve team dynamics, and build a high-performance culture in a fast-scaling, post-Series A environment.
You will act as a bridge between engineering, customer-facing teams, and leadership, helping navigate time pressure, unclear requirements, and cultural differences across distributed teams.
Key Responsibilities
Own engineering delivery outcomes for customer implementations and integrations
Partner with Brazil-based engineering team (Caxias do Sul)
Act as the primary bridge between engineering, customer success (Go-To-Market), and leadership
Navigate and resolve cross-team friction related to timelines, scope, and expectations
Build trust with engineers by deeply understanding their technical challenges and constraints
Coach and support existing team leads, especially a high-potential emerging manager
Improve responsiveness, communication, and ownership across distributed teams
Requirements
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles
Strong background in backend systems, ideally Python-based environments
Experience leading teams working on integrations, APIs, or complex external systems
Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, sales, customer success)
Experience working in fast-paced startups (Seed to Series A/B or similar environments)
Strong people leadership skills with a focus on coaching, trust-building, and conflict resolution
Ability to operate in high-pressure environments with constant deadlines and ambiguity
Experience working with distributed or international teams
Strong business mindset with the ability to prioritize impact over perfection
English proficiency: C1 or C2 (must be able to communicate clearly with U.S. stakeholders)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with AWS Lambda or serverless architectures
Familiarity with web scraping, API integrations, or automation workflows
Exposure to AI/automation initiatives in engineering workflows
Previous experience as a VP Engineering, Director, CTO, or similar leadership role
Compensation & Logistics
Location: Caxias do sul
Time zone: Must overlap significantly with U.S. working hours
Company Overview
Our client is a fast-growing startup helping B2B companies create realistic demo environments using synthetic data. Their platform integrates directly with customer systems to simulate real-world usage, enabling more effective sales and onboarding experiences.
Following a recent Series A, the company is entering a high-growth phase with increased delivery expectations, faster timelines, and a strong push toward automation and AI-driven workflows.