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Come shape the future of commerce built for passion with us!Whats commerce built for passion? Its a fair question, especially since EQL is the first of its kind.We''re building commerce for brands that don''t just have customers, they have fans. Where the passion that surrounds products is off the charts, but also means the experience has traditionally gone off the rails with lackluster experiencesites crashing, bad actors, empty carts.This is where EQL comes in. Were on a mission to build the worlds first and fairest launch platform for both fans and retailers.Our platform helps global brands and retailers maximize these high-intensity retail moments. We provide hype-scale infrastructure, bot and scammer detection, and robust checkout management so that sites dont crash, scammers are squeezed out, and REAL fans win.Who we areEQL is a place where people can thrive and bring their whole selves to work while solving some really cool challenges. We know that well win by building a company of talented, curious people to help us tackle the gnarly hurdles we know are coming. If you think you might be one of these people, wed love to have you on board.We know that when applying for jobs, it is very common for people, particularly women or those from minority groups, to focus on their gaps and weaknesses, rather than their strengths. If youre passionate about EQLs mission but you dont feel totally confident you meet all our selection criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway.What youll doWere looking for an Engineering Manager, where you''ll lead a small but mighty group of engineers building a platform that powers EQL''s high-impact product launches. You''ll contribute to technical design and decision-making while enabling your team to move quickly, solve meaningful customer problems, and deliver with excellence.Engineering leadership & executionLead and support a team of Engineers working on EQLs Retailer-facing platformAct as a technical leader, providing architectural guidance and hands-on supportSteer the team through technical delivery, balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainabilityEnsure platform availability, performance, and security; oversee incident management as neededChampion robust engineering practices and foster a culture of ownership, growth, and collaborationProduct leadership & strategyExecute the product strategy for the Retailer-facing domain, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goalsShape and maintain a prioritised roadmap, balancing short-term delivery with long-term valueLead the creation of Product Briefs that define problem spaces, proposed solutions, customer benefits, and success metricsCollaborate with Design and other stakeholders to ensure solutions are intuitive, usable, and aligned with user needsDefine and track success metrics, ensuring product impact is measurable and actionableDrive a lean, experiment-driven approach, shipping incrementally and learning from feedbackCross-functional collaborationPartner with Marketing, Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders to deliver impactful features and scalable systemsClearly communicate technical and product decisions to stakeholders across the companyBring a technical perspective to prioritisation and planning, bridging the gap between product ideas and engineering realitiesHelp bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution, surfacing constraints and opportunities earlyEnsure engineers have the context and clarity to build effectively and make smart trade-offsTeam enablement and cultureCreate a team environment where engineers are engaged, supported, and thrivingFoster a team culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvementMentor and coach team members to develop problem-solving skills, broaden technical knowledge, develop product thinking skills, and support career growthWho we look forWe focus on hiring values-aligned people because we believe the right person can learn everything to be successful in their role. We know that self-belief plays a big part in what you apply for, so we encourage everyone to apply even if they feel nervous about doing so.We believe youll succeed in this role if you have:Experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams in nimble, product-led environmentsExcellent technical aptitude across tools, frameworks, languages, and best practicesDeep understanding of software engineering principles and best practicesStrong knowledge of cloud-based architectures, with practical experience building reliable and scalable applicationsA product mindset, caring about the why behind the workComfortable operating in fast-moving environments, navigating ambiguity, and executing with urgencyWhat we offerFairness is not just something for our fans and retailers - its part of who we are which is why:We provide equity in EQLWe provide competitive compensationWe provide a flexible work environmentWe provide generous time offWe welcome the whole team including their furry friends.At EQL, diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to how we grow and operate our business. 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