Engineering Manager

At CoLab, we help mechanical engineering teams bring life-changing products to market years sooner. Our product, CoLab, is the world’s first Design Engagement System (DES) - a category defining product that Engineering teams use to engage in meaningful, productive design conversations, catch preventable mistakes, and get to market faster. Our customers include the largest engineering organizations in the world such as Ford, Johnson Controls, Komatsu, and Polaris in the industrial equipment, consumer products, automotive, aerospace & defense, and shipbuilding industries.

This position will require occasional travel for on-site team meetings in Newfoundland Canada, at least twice per year (primarily in December and June). We recognize that travel can involve personal commitments, and we strive to accommodate individual circumstances, however the expectation is that travel to, and attendance at, the majority of these events is mandatory. Details about travel arrangements and covered expenses will be discussed during the hiring process.

As an Engineering Manager within the Core Product team at CoLab, you will lead a team of software developers to execute on a variety of Product Development projects. You will work closely with other Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Designers, Application Security Specialists, Technical Customer Support and Leadership to ship new features & capabilities, extend existing functionality, and address application issues for our valued customers.

Engineering Managers operate at the intersection of technical execution, team leadership, and business alignment. They are pivotal in scaling the team (hiring & career development), delivering quality software, and maintaining a balance between short-term goals and long-term technical sustainability.

What you’ll do:

• Team Building: Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent to build high-performing teams. Collaborate with HR and leadership to scale the team as needed
• Performance Management: Conduct regular 1:1s, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate career development plans for team members
• Culture Building: Foster a positive team culture aligned with the company’s values. Champion collaboration, trust, and accountability within the team
• Roadmap Alignment: Work with senior leadership to align engineering efforts with the company’s strategic objectives. Provide input on the feasibility and timelines of key initiatives
• Project Management: Own the delivery of high-quality software on schedule. Work with your team to break down projects into manageable tasks, set clear priorities, and ensure effective resource allocation
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that code quality, testing practices, and deployment pipelines meet the company’s standards. Advocate for automated testing, CI/CD, and minimizing technical debt
• Customer-centric Engineering: Work closely with customer success or support teams to understand user feedback and prioritize fixes or enhancements that align with business goals
• Team Processes: Establish and refine engineering processes, such as development cycle planning, retrospectives, and code reviews, to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Metrics & Reporting: Track key engineering metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, quality) to identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and report progress to senior leadership
• Documentation: Ensure adequate technical and process documentation is maintained, making knowledge accessible across the team.

What you’ll need:

• Strong engineering background. 5–8+ years of hands-on engineering experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience building scalable web-based products and cloud solution, particularly in high-growth environments
• Ability to balance customer needs with technical feasibility, ensuring the team delivers value to end users while meeting business goals
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, make trade-offs, and implement robust solutions under tight timelines
• Proven success in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring engineers, with an eye for identifying talent that aligns with both technical needs and company culture
• Ability to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and guide team members toward achieving personal and team goals
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities. Experience working in startups or high-growth companies is highly valued

Success will be measured by:

• Product Development project execution
• Promoting clean and maintainable code
• Maintaining high morale within the team
• Advancing the career growth for members of your team
• Clear communication and effective decision making

The extra details:

• Compensation: This is a full-time, permanent position with an attractive compensation package that includes a stock options package.
• Benefits: This role offers an extended health and benefits package that includes unlimited paid vacation and RRSP matching.
• Remote/Hybrid Work: Our main office location is in St. John’s, NL where we offer hybrid and remote opportunities. This role has the flexibility to work from anywhere within Canada.