The ad says“Strong technical background with the ability to engage deeply in system design, architecture, and engineering tradeoffs”
The ad says“Experience building products for developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, or DevTools”
The ad says“Experience building products for developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, or DevTools”
The ad says“Background working on highly scalable distributed systems or infrastructure platforms”
The ad says“2+ years of experience managing people and developing engineers, including hiring, mentorship, and performance management”
The ad says“Strong technical background with the ability to engage deeply in system design, architecture, and engineering tradeoffs”
As an Engineering Manager for Product Engineers, you will lead a group of talented builders creating the core developer experience of the Render platform. This role blends strong technical leadership with product thinking: you’ll partner closely with product managers and designers to translate user needs into high-quality, scalable systems that developers rely on every day
You’ll be responsible for guiding technical direction, developing engineers, and ensuring the team ships meaningful improvements quickly while maintaining the high standards that define Render’s platform
Lead and grow a team of product engineers, supporting their development through mentorship, feedback, and clear technical guidance
Drive execution on key product initiatives from ideation through launch, balancing speed with high standards of reliability and quality
Partner closely with Product and Design teams to translate customer needs into thoughtful technical solutions and product roadmaps
Engage deeply in technical discussions, guiding system design decisions and helping the team navigate architectural tradeoffs
Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering practices and team processes
Help the team break down complex problems into incremental milestones that deliver value quickly while supporting long-term platform evolution
Ensure teams maintain a strong understanding of the developer experience and customer impact of the features they build
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with product management, customers, and internal teams to understand needs, align priorities, and ensure delivery of impactful features and solutions
Benefits
Monthly commuter stipend
Fully stocked kitchen
12 weeks of paid parental leave
4 weeks PTO
100% employer-paid medical coverage and 99% employer-paid dental and vision coverage for you and all your dependents
FSAs
$60 per month for however you prefer to stay in shape
$100 per month for mental health support
Traditional or Roth 401(k) plans
Long-term disability and life insurance
Equity options
Continuous learning benefits & related support
Preferred experience
We’re seeking candidates who possess high integrity, humility, and an insatiable drive to learn
We especially encourage members of underrepresented groups in the tech community to apply and understand that not all successful candidates will meet each requirement listed
The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background, a deep sense of ownership, and a passion for building products that developers love
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product, and design
Ability to balance urgency with thoughtful execution, helping teams ship quickly while maintaining high quality
8+ years as an Engineer shipping products and/or features that have downstream impact on the business and product ecosystem
A strong sense of ownership and accountability for both team outcomes and long-term system health
2+ years of experience managing people and developing engineers, including hiring, mentorship, and performance management
Strong technical background with the ability to engage deeply in system design, architecture, and engineering tradeoffs
Product-oriented mindset with experience translating business goals and user needs into engineering roadmaps and shipped features
If this role excites you but you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you—your unique experience might be just what we need
Experience improving engineering velocity through tooling, processes, and team practices
Experience building products used directly by developers or technical users
A track record of successful collaboration with product, marketing, and customer support teams to drive adoption and retention
Background working on highly scalable distributed systems or infrastructure platforms
Experience building products for developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, or DevTools
Recruitment process
Our interview process is unique to each role, and we value the candidate experience just as much as our customer experience. We hope your conversations with us reflect a thoughtful process that is illuminative, enjoyable, and respectful of your time
