Senior Engineering Manager

• Be part of a high-performing, mission-driven tech organization transforming the education ecosystem.
• Collaborate with world-class product and engineering teams in a growth-oriented environment.
• Contribute directly to the digital transformation of education across multiple regions.

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of engineers who are motivated, productive, and aligned with company goals.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development sessions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Create an environment where engineers feel empowered to take ownership of solutions and innovate.

• Define, implement, and refine engineering processes, standards, and best practices across teams (e.g., code review, release, incident management, and QA).
• Introduce frameworks to measure and improve productivity, delivery quality, and engineering health.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive systemic improvements for long-term scalability.

• Oversee multiple engineering projects, from planning and scoping to execution and release.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical plans and clear milestones.
• Own delivery timelines, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and deliver measurable business value.

• Partner with Product and Architecture teams to define and maintain the technical roadmap that aligns with business goals and long-term product vision.
• Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Balance innovation and technical debt, ensuring sustainable technical growth and system stability.
• Drive architectural discussions and guide teams in making sound technical decisions.

• Partner closely with Product, Partner Success, QA, and Sales teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Communicate effectively with leadership and stakeholders to provide transparency on progress, risks, and priorities.
• Collaborate with technical leaders to balance short-term goals and long-term architectural vision.

• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, ideally in high-growth SaaS or B2B environments.
• Proven success in managing and scaling engineering teams, setting clear expectations, and developing talent.
• Strong background in process definition and continuous improvement within Agile environments.
• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional dependencies.
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coach engineers in both technical and professional growth.
• Broad technical understanding across areas such as Salesforce, Backend, Frontend, Mobile, DevOps, and Security.
• Familiar with Scrum, Kanban, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Big plus: fluent in Japanese or background working with Japanese companies or clients.

• Competitive salary package, full social insurance.
• 13th-month salary & performance bonus.
• Full 100% salary during 2-month probation time.
• An opportunity to grow in a fast-developing education technology.
• 14 days of paid leave annually.
• Company health check every year and has private insurance.

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