Engineering Manager

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing, globally-distributed web development team responsible for shaping and executing the technical strategy for semantics and search. This role will focus on enhancing and maintaining the platform's core content capabilities, including taxonomies, ontologies, tags, and search. You'll partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical goals and business objectives, driving scalable, high-performance solutions that power Contentful's website and user experiences. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL We're looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Manager who is excited to build a cutting-edge web experience. To succeed in this role, you: - 2+ years of experience leading development teams, with a track record of delivering complex, high-impact technical solutions. - Are proficient in web technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, Node.js) and familiar with headless CMS platforms (preferably Contentful). - Excel at optimizing performance and scalability, with experience handling complex content structures and large datasets. - Balance innovation with immediate impact, overseeing technical delivery while driving team capabilities and capacity. You're eager to work with the latest technologies and products. - Collaborate effectively across teams (Product, Design, Data, Engineering), aligning technical work with business goals. - Have a strong mentoring track record, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and quality within a distributed team. - Bring people management experience with familiarity in performance reviews, check-ins, and calibration sessions to ensure consistent feedback and growth. - Embrace continuous learning, staying up to date with industry trends and encouraging growth within your team.