Engineering Manager, Growth

About the role

In this pivotal position, you will lead the charge on monetization and product-led growth strategies that are essential for driving Gamma's business expansion. Your responsibilities will encompass managing the billing and payments infrastructure while enhancing the user experience from the initial onboarding phase through to long-term retention. This role is a blend of technical leadership and strategic oversight, aimed at fostering growth and innovation within the organization.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead a dedicated engineering team focused on developing and maintaining monetization platforms and product-led growth initiatives.
• Oversee the integration of payment systems, subscription billing processes, AI usage analytics, and pricing frameworks to ensure seamless operations.
• Manage user-facing growth components, including activation flows, discovery features, lifecycle messaging, and notification systems to enhance user engagement.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and data analytics teams to assess funnel performance and establish strategic priorities based on insights.
• Strike a balance between the need for rapid experimentation and the creation of sustainable, scalable engineering systems that support long-term growth.
• Mentor and coach engineering team members to foster their professional development and enhance overall team performance.
• Engage in leadership initiatives aimed at refining engineering processes and aligning organizational goals with technical capabilities.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and opportunities for growth, ensuring that the engineering team is aligned with business objectives.
• Drive the implementation of best practices in engineering to enhance productivity and efficiency across the team.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned and informed about ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation within the engineering team, encouraging creative solutions to complex problems.
• Participate in strategic discussions with senior leadership to inform and influence the direction of growth initiatives based on technical insights.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in senior engineering roles, demonstrating a strong technical foundation.
• At least 2 years of experience in a management capacity, leading high-performing engineering teams to success.
• A proven track record of enhancing activation, retention, or conversion metrics through effective growth engineering strategies.
• Technical expertise in monetization or payments infrastructure, including experience with billing systems and subscription management solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate product funnels and derive actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Experience in navigating ambiguity and identifying new growth opportunities through innovative thinking and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in guiding architectural decisions, conducting code reviews, and developing prototypes to validate concepts.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and foster collaboration.
• A results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and agile practices.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Knowledge of user experience design principles and their impact on product growth.
• Previous experience in a role focused on scaling products or services in a technology-driven company.
• A passion for staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies that can drive growth.

Skills & tools

• Expertise in monetization and billing systems, including subscription management platforms.
• Proficient in product-led growth strategies and techniques for optimizing user funnels.
• Strong understanding of user lifecycle management and engagement strategies.
• Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and lead technical teams effectively.
• Technical leadership skills, including architectural oversight and code review capabilities.

Practical notes

This role requires an in-office presence 4 to 5 days a week in San Francisco, although there may be flexibility for remote work when focused work is necessary. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to still consider applying, as we value diverse experiences and perspectives. Join us at Gamma to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of product-led growth!