Justworks

Technology

EngineeringManager,Time

$205–295k ~AI est. New York, New York, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Manager, Time at Justworks. Skills: Software development, Team management, Compliance engine, Shift scheduling. Unify time tracking systems. Build compliance engine”

What You'll Achieve.

Pay workers correctly

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analyze problems; Assess problems; Identify patterns; Make connections; Understand risks; Develop mitigation strategies; Take ownership

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years software engineer experience, 1+ year managing engineers, Prioritize, craft, achieve plans, Grasp and explain complex concepts, High empathy and interpersonal skills, Solid core web development knowledge

Nice to Have

Kubernetes experience a plus

What You'll Do.

Unify time tracking systems

Build compliance engine

Handle overtime rules

Ship shift scheduling

Ship project tracking

Develop and ship features

Define and execute strategy

Set goals and measure progress

Communicate with other teams

Understand requirements

Identify opportunities for improvement

Grow technical skills

Foster technical excellence

Foster continuous learning

Provide technical guidance

Provide non-technical guidance

Drive sound technical decisions

Lead technical conversations

Instill empathy in team

Create better user experiences

Make workflows easier

Make workflows efficient

Perform related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Engineers; Work with Design; Work with Product Managers; Partner with Product; Coordinate with other teams

Communication Scope

Grasp complex concepts; Explain complex concepts; Communicate concepts

Process & Methodology

Roadmap planning, Scheduling, Prioritization

Full Job Description

Who We Are At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people. We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you. We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team. Our Values If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. Who You Are Not only do you have the broad, extensive knowledge of core software development technologies, but you also have a high level of empathy and the interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally in an organization. You can grasp and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Being able to see the bigger picture, you bring people together to effectively prioritize, craft, and achieve plans. As an Engineering Manager at Justworks, you will help build and oversee a team of software engineers as a player-coach. You are responsible for coordinating projects, setting priorities, and motivating engineers to create and maintain features for our customers. The role involves a mix of hands-on coding and a strong technical background, with a passion for mentoring and growing teams. Your Success Profile What You Will Work On As Engineering Manager for Time Lifecycle, you'll be responsible for unifying time tracking, time off, leave management, shift scheduling, and project tracking across PEO, ASO, and EOR into a single system, replacing three fragmented legacy platforms. At the core of this work is building a

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