Senior Engineering Manager (Frontend/Fullstack)

XOPS is a fast-growing startup building the future of observability and automation for IT operations. Our platform unifies complex system data to deliver visibility, control, and intelligent workflows across the enterprise, empowering IT teams to manage the entire employee technology lifecycle with precision. As industries embrace AI to automate cars, rockets, and even farming, IT operations remain stuck in the past, reliant on spreadsheets and manual processes. We believe it is time for a change.

At XOPS, we are pioneering autonomous IT operations, freeing teams from tedious tasks and elevating them into strategic leadership roles. Our mission is to drive operational excellence, financial stewardship, and security across the enterprise, while transforming the employee experience. We are just getting started, and we are looking for exceptional teammates to help shape the future.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (Frontend/Fullstack) to lead and scale our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for people management, team development, and driving execution while fostering a high-performance engineering culture. You will play a pivotal role in aligning global and local teams, ensuring seamless delivery, and championing collaboration, transparency, and agility.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in React, GraphQL, React Native, TypeScript, and Python, with experience building scalable, high-performance systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-facing applications and backend services, ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.

Join us as we push the boundaries of technology and innovation

Requirements

Execution & Delivery

• Full Stack Development: Lead the development of frontend features, ensuring high performance and seamless user experience. Contribute to backend development when needed.
• API Integration: Develop and manage RESTful & GraphQL APIs to enable smooth communication between frontend and backend services.
• Frontend Architecture & Design: Build, test, and maintain scalable frontend applications using React, Node.js, and modern frameworks.
• End-to-End Ownership: Ensure the team delivers on commitments aligned with product and engineering roadmaps.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, QA, and Support teams (US & UY-based) to align on priorities, scope, and feasibility.
• Drive Agile Best Practices: Ensure efficient workflows in a distributed, fast-paced startup environment.

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Agile Collaboration: Work with designers and backend engineers to refine UI/UX implementations.
• Code Quality & Reliability: Establish rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure a robust, scalable codebase.
• Optimize Remote Collaboration: Implement and refine processes for efficient distributed teamwork.
• Post-Mortems & Retrospectives: Drive continuous learning and improvement through structured feedback loops.

People & Team Development

• Lead & Mentor Engineers: Provide coaching, career development, and performance management to build a high-performing, autonomous team.
• Foster a Strong Engineering Culture: Promote collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Talent Development: Identify and nurture engineering talent, supporting career growth within the team.
• Team Well-Being & Retention: Maintain engagement, ensure alignment with company values, and advocate for team needs.
• Transparent Communication: Provide regular syncs and updates, proactively escalating issues and removing blockers.
• Business & Customer Context Awareness: Help the team understand the broader business impact of their work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership or managerial roles.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with React, Node.js, TypeScript, and Python.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and developing API-driven backend systems.
• Experience with AWS Serverless technologies and GraphQL is a plus.
• Proficiency in relational & non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, DynamoDB) and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Passion for building data-driven products and learning new business domains.
• Excellent problem-solving & analytical skills, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions.
• Experience in early-stage startups and ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication & collaboration skills to work across teams and geographies.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $202,000 - $247,000 USD. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Salary, Equity, and 401K
• Comprehensive Vision, Dental, and Healthcare plans
• Discretionary Time off Policy (If you need time off, take time off!)
• 11 Company-paid Holidays
• Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days in office/2 days remote
• A chance to be part of a rapidly growing startup and make a real impact!