Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 35 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.
Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.
If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.
About The Team:
The Horizons Team is part of CookUnity’s Marketplace Zone, which focuses on creating a seamless and scalable platform that connects chefs with consumers. The Horizons Team is at the forefront of exploring and enabling different business and ordering models—from on‑demand meals to subscription boxes—to unlock future revenue streams and customer journeys. This team is in charge of the creative, experimental user experiences in the frontend, as well as the complex and crucial backend of subscription management and order processing.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Horizons Team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence and architecture evolution, mentoring and coaching engineers, and ensuring timely delivery of projects that create meaningful business impact. You will lead a high-performing team of passionate engineers, partnering with Product and Design to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of web, mobile, and backend engineers.
- Provide technical and architectural guidance, actively contributing to technical decisions, participating in code reviews, and collaborating on implementation while establishing a forward-looking strategy for architecture evolution to support scalability and business goals.
- Define and refine team processes, including agile methodologies, to prioritize, plan, and execute projects effectively.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, and other stakeholders; facilitate clear and effective communication between engineering teams and other departments.
- Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive.
- Strategically allocate resources, including personnel and tools, to optimize project execution and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
- Deliver high-impact projects on time, maintaining a balance between rapid delivery and long-term system quality and reliability.
- Establish and oversee quality assurance processes to uphold high standards in product development and deployment.
- Manage tech debt proactively to maintain a scalable and maintainable system.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager leading a high-performing, cross-functional team.
- Hands-on experience at production scale and proficiency in parts of our tech stack — React, TypeScript, Backend-for-Frontend APIs, Node.JS, Kotlin, Postgres/MySQL, AWS, React Native.
- Demonstrated expertise with agile methodologies and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Strong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to design and guide scalable, resilient, and maintainable system architectures.
- Track record of coaching and mentoring engineers, leveraging feedback as a tool for growth and improvement.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment, adapting to changes and helping team members build resilience.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in B2C with marketplace platforms, e-commerce, or related industries.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Benefits:
💸 Get paid in USD. Whatever your choice! We use Deel to make things easier for you!
🗺 Work remotely: design the life that you want.
⛱ Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date.
🩺 Healthcare Benefit: Monthly stipend to use in your preferred healthcare provider.
🎄 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays.
🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical.
🐣 Paid family leave.
🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises.
🧘🏽♀️ Customize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform.
🧑🏫 Personalized English coach.
If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
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What We Do
CookUnity is the first Chef-Direct Subscription service—a chef-to-food lover marketplace connecting the country's most talented chefs with eaters (consumers). We’re changing meal delivery by bringing small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters across the country. Every week, a diverse collective of all-star chefs craft their signature, ready-to-eat dishes for an elevated at-home dining experience.
