About the Role:
At Hims & Hers, we’re dedicated to helping the world feel great through the power of better health. We’re looking for an experienced, self-motivated Backend Engineering Manager to lead a group of engineers that build our homegrown Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. This pivotal role is for leaders who excel in process-oriented strategies, boast a strong track record in system design and implementation, and are adept at nurturing and expanding an engineering team through both mentorship and strategic hiring. In this role, you will work closely with product and program managers, senior leadership, and business sponsors to deliver both new systems, and feature enhancements to meet Hims & Hers business needs. You will be instrumental in ensuring our backend systems are robust, scalable, and flexible for the needs of our growing, fast-paced business.
You Will:
- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations (we do this 3 times per year at Hims & Hers)
- Collaborate with our recruiting team to hire and onboard new team members
- Help define and execute the technical roadmap for your team, aligning it with the company's strategic goals
- Assist your team in following the best practices and coding standards
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to make informed technical decisions
- Assist with the planning, prioritization and development of features and projects, ensuring on-time delivery
- Work closely with product and program managers to define project requirements, scope, and timelines
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues
- Collaborate with other engineering teams, including: DevOps, Security, SRE and Data Platform, to ensure alignment across various engineering functions
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide project updates
You Have:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in development, with a strong background in backend systems
- Ideally 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams
- Proficiency in Java, Kotlin or other OOP languages and web frameworks
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):
- Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
- Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
- 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
- Offsite team retreats
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