Engineering Manager, International Expansion - Remote USA (*eligible states)

About The RoleIn this role, you will lead the development of our Ruby on Rails and Elixir systems, guiding a team of engineers to implement innovative solutions that are crucial for our international expansion. You'll lead our international expansion team in driving improvements that enhance the customer experience in new markets, both during the initial rollout and as we scale. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners and managing integrations with our internal systems to ensure seamless operations across different regions. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in distributed systems and technical leadership who are excited by the challenge of global growth.
*States Not Eligible: AK, AR, DE, KS, MS, ND, SD, WY

What You Get To Do Every Day

• You will lead and mentor a team of talented software engineers in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions.

• Lead the engineering efforts in our e-commerce platform, focusing on scalability, user experience, and international expansion strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, ML team, and marketing, to develop and implement international capabilities to buyers.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of our core systems built on Ruby on Rails and Elixir, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

• Mentor and manage a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging team members to explore new technologies and practices.

• Work cross-functionally with various teams to align engineering activities with broader company objectives.

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven track record in managing and scaling distributed, public cloud-native systems and services.

• Hands-on experience in collaborating with machine learning teams.

• Strong understanding of relational database systems (MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred).

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team of engineers.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in Ruby on Rails development and architecture.

• Experience in working on and improving performance of Jamstack based applications.

• Experience with CRMs such as Salesforce.

• Experience with Elixir or a willingness to learn and incorporate it into our tech stack.

• Proven experience guiding a product launch into new international markets, including navigating the engineering work required for localization, regional payment gateways, and compliance.

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• 9 Paid Company Holidays

• Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

• Find out more about our Benefits here.

The expected salary range for this role is $194,499.00-$216,109.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

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