Software Engineering Manager II

About the role

Article is looking for a Software Engineering Manager II to lead micro‑sized engineering squads that build, scale and maintain the technology powering its furniture‑ecommerce operations. You will empower engineers, shape delivery standards and drive high‑impact outcomes in a fast‑moving, AI‑augmented environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent micro‑squads (1–2 engineers) through rapidly shifting project scopes, applying a pragmatic execution lens.
• Drive fast, high‑quality project cycles from scoping to production deployment while embracing changing business needs.
• Empower engineers with AI tools like Claude AI to navigate complex codebases via natural language.
• Own capacity planning and project sequencing, balancing high‑ROI initiatives with technical debt reduction.
• Serve as the primary interface with cross‑functional stakeholders, managing delivery timelines and expectations.
• Partner with Product Managers and Staff Engineers on sprint planning, task creation and resource allocation.
• Guide engineers across front‑end, back‑end, data engineering and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Review operational metrics and schedule proactive improvements to reduce workload.
• Model accountable culture, maintaining high standards of fairness, ownership and clear accountability.

Required profile

• Process‑agnostic and pragmatic mindset; adapts methods to fluid project environments.
• Thrives in settings where resources rotate, scopes evolve and micro‑squad structures shift.
• Solutions‑oriented, balancing speed, quality and business value.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills; sets clear expectations and holds engineers accountable.
• Coaches senior engineers and technical leaders in flexible squad rituals and decision‑making.
• Actively gathers 360° feedback to guide performance reviews and career growth.
• Expert in delivery management, sprint planning and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication; translates technical decisions for non‑technical partners.
• Highly resilient when managing shifting priorities and rapid delivery cycles.

Required skills

• AWS cloud infrastructure.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitoring and incident response.
• Unit testing.

What we offer

• Salary range $170,000–$190,000 CAD per year.
• Hybrid work model: three days onsite in Vancouver HQ.
• Generous vacation, sick days and well‑being benefits.
• RRSP matching, health and dental plans, and a $1,000 health/lifestyle spending account.
• Modern office with snacks, premium coffee, fitness equipment and dog‑friendly policy.