Software Engineering Manager
Atolls is the world’s largest community-driven shopping platform, active in 20+ markets.
We help millions make smarter spending decisions across discovery, evaluation, and (re-)purchase by connecting people with the right brands and retailers.
Our 1,000+ team across 10 countries builds products used every day at global scale, where you’ll have real ownership and see your impact. Want to shape the destinations people rely on to shop with confidence? Keep reading.
About This Role:
At Atolls, our Community Tribe is the heartbeat of our platform. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a focused, high-performing squad of 6-7 engineers in Winnipeg. This isn't a standard web-dev management role. You will be leading the team responsible for our Smart Search capabilities. Your team’s mission is to modernize how our users discover deals and advice, moving from keyword matching to intent-based natural language discovery. You will oversee the vectorization of our massive discussion threads and build the conversational AI layer that offers shopping advice based on real community data.
Our Benefits:
- At Atolls, we believe in nurturing both your professional and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- A culture that values personal and professional development, with internal mobility opportunities.
- A supportive and open-minded team that embraces diverse perspectives and innovative ideas.
- 32 days of paid vacation plus your birthday off, giving you the time you need to recharge.
- A flexible hybrid working scheme to balance work and life.
- Access to a learning budget and internal training to help you grow in your role.
- Mental health coaching to support your well-being.
- Regular global and local get-togethers to celebrate successes and build connections.
- The possibility of taking a sabbatical after three years with the company.
- A cloud-based company setup, providing flexibility and collaboration opportunities no matter where you are.
*These are global benefits that apply to all employees, with additional local perks based on your location.
Your Mission:
As the technical owner of this cross-functional team, you will partner closely with Product Management to align technical decisions with business goals. You will create an environment of operational excellence where your team owns their area end-to-end; from the algorithms powering our search to the infrastructure that scales it.
Responsibilities:
- Captain the "Aurora" Squad (People & Culture)
- Build the Dream Team: You aren’t just managing a headcount; you are leading a focused squad of 6-7 engineers in Winnipeg. You are the glue that holds them together, responsible for their happiness, engagement, and the "vibe" of the team.
- Be a Career Catalyst: You spot the superpowers in your engineers before they do. Through regular 1:1s and structured feedback, you’ll help high performers soar and coach others to unlock their full potential.
- Hunt for Talent: You own the hiring pipeline. You’ll be the face of Atolls for prospective engineers, scouting and landing the top-tier talent needed to tackle complex AI challenges.
- Architect the Future (Technical Strategy)
- Build the "Brain" of Atolls: This is the fun part. You will guide the strategy as we vectorize millions of discussion threads and build the conversational AI layer that gives users actual shopping advice. You are turning our data into magic.
- Keep Your Hands Dirty: We don’t believe in "Ivory Tower" architects. You’ll stay sharp by diving into code reviews, driving architectural RFCs, and occasionally pair programming.You lead with technical authority, not just authority.
- Sleep Well at Night: You champion a culture of operational excellence. You ensure our shiny new AI tools are also stable, secure, and cost-efficient, so the pager doesn't go off at 3 AM.
- Ship Value, Not Just Code (Delivery & Business)
- Form a Dynamic Duo: You and your Product Manager will be joined at the hip. Together, you’ll translate ambitious business goals into a concrete technical roadmap that actually makes sense.
- Grease the Gears: You love a smooth process. You’ll use data (like DORA metrics) to spot bottlenecks and remove the friction that slows your team down, ensuring we ship value sustainably and often.
- Bridge the Gap: You are the translator between the code and the business. You’ll manage stakeholders, explain complex tech trade-offs, and ensure the rest of the company is hyped about what your team is building.
Your Profile:
- Experience: 5+ years in software development with at least 2 years of experience managing or leading engineering teams (formally or as a Tech Lead).
- Technical Chops: Proficiency in modern backend technologies (We’re using PHP/Laravel/MySQL) and cloud computing (AWS/GCP). Experience with Search Technologies (Elastic, Pinecone, Vector DBs) or AI/LLM integration is a massive plus.
- People First: A genuine passion for developing people. You know how to handle both high performers and underperformers with empathy and structure.
- Business Acumen: You understand that code is a means to solve business problems. You can balance technical debt against feature delivery.
- Ownership: You are comfortable being accountable for every technical decision your team makes.
Why Join the Community tribe at Atolls?
- Impact: Your work will directly help millions of users find the products they love using the latest technology.
- Autonomy: We empower our managers to make local decisions that make sense for their teams.
- Growth: You will be joining a supportive engineering leadership structure dedicated to your personal growth as an M2.
Our hiring process:
- TA Call: Meet one of our Talent Experts and get to know Atolls better.
- Technical Round: Consists of 2 parts; Focus on the technical aspects of the role (Through a Live Case), and meet your potential manager.
- Final Round: Meet other Atollians 🏝️
It varies from 1 to 4 interviews
*Some processes might slightly change according to needs
Ready to apply?
Be part of a destination where your work helps millions of people make better decisions every day.One focused application is all we need. If you truly fit more than one role, you’re welcome to apply to up to three. This helps us match you with the right opportunity faster.
We review every application with equal care and will reach out if your profile aligns. Apply now with your CV in English.
*Portfolios, writing samples, or certifications may be requested based on the role.
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At Atolls, we want to ensure that all employees can thrive in an inclusive environment. Our employment opportunities are open to every gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, ability, place of origin, or socioeconomic status. We remain committed to a culture of diversity, equity and belonging, where all employees are welcomed, respected, connected, and engaged.
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