Engineering Manager, CheckOut

As the Engineering Manager at CookUnity, you'll lead the Checkout Team, overseeing project execution and guiding engineering practices. Your role involves defining team processes, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring technical and architectural excellence, all while creating a supportive environment for engineers to thrive.

To qualify for the Engineering Manager role at CookUnity, you should have over 2 years of experience managing a high-performing team, proficiency in agile methodologies, strong communication skills, and expertise in designing scalable system architectures. Experience in B2C marketplaces or e-commerce is a plus!

CookUnity supports its Engineering Managers through a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, fully paid family leave, and a personalized English coaching program. We also offer professional development opportunities and resources tailored to individual needs.

CookUnity fosters a vibrant, inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. As an Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead talented teams, work on meaningful projects, and contribute to a company that empowers both customers and chefs alike.

The Checkout Team at CookUnity focuses on creating a seamless and scalable platform for cart and checkout experiences, managing the complexities of pricing, payments, and order management to ensure high-quality interactions for users and chefs.

CookUnity offers a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment where adaptability and resilience are key. You'll work remotely and enjoy a culture that champions personal growth and professional development, ensuring you have the resources you need to succeed.

At CookUnity, team member growth is prioritized through mentoring, coaching, and a strong feedback culture. As an Engineering Manager, you'll help your team members develop their skills, tackle challenges, and advance their careers in a nurturing and innovative space.

When fostering collaboration, it's vital to facilitate open communication channels, host regular cross-functional meetings, and encourage a culture of mutual respect and shared goals. Promote collaboration tools to track progress and ensure all departments are aligned on objectives.

When discussing agile methodologies, highlight specific implementations like Scrum or Kanban in your previous roles. Explain how you've led sprint planning, managed backlogs, and ensured teams adapted to change, which improves efficiency and productivity.

To motivate and develop my engineering team, I focus on recognizing achievements, providing meaningful feedback, and offering opportunities for professional growth through training and mentorship. This builds a strong team culture with a commitment to success.

If a project is falling behind, I would first analyze the root causes and engage the team in a problem-solving discussion. We would then prioritize tasks, reallocate resources if necessary, and communicate transparently with stakeholders about any adjustments in timelines.

Managing technical debt is crucial. I prioritize addressing it by implementing code review processes, refactoring during sprints, and allocating time for maintenance. I also engage with the team to ensure we're balancing development speed with code quality.

My hiring approach emphasizes finding candidates with the right skill set and cultural fit. I utilize structured interviews, coding tests, and team assessments to evaluate technical capabilities while ensuring alignment with team dynamics and core values of CookUnity.

An Engineering Manager plays a critical role in technical architecture decisions by facilitating discussions among engineers, enabling knowledge sharing, and ensuring architectural choices align with business goals effectively while considering scalability and performance.

To keep engineers engaged, I establish transparent project expectations, monitor workloads, and encourage work-life balance. Regular check-ins and feedback loops also allow team members to express concerns and share ideas about their work.

Integrating new technology requires careful planning and execution. I utilize a phased approach, creating a detailed integration strategy, testing thoroughly, and collecting feedback from users to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to existing systems.

I believe in addressing conflicts openly and promptly. Encouraging direct communication between the involved parties is essential, and I facilitate discussions to help them express perspectives and reach a mutually beneficial resolution.