CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.
By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.
About the Team: The Checkout Team is part of CookUnity's Marketplace Zone, which focuses on creating a seamless and scalable platform that connects chefs with consumers. The Marketplace Zone emphasizes innovation, reliability, performance, and scalability, delivering world-class experiences for chefs and customers through cross-functional collaboration with Product, Design, and Operations.
The Checkout Team is responsible for the cart and checkout experience, including managing complexities around pricing, payments, and order management. This team is a cornerstone of the Marketplace Zone, ensuring a high-quality experience for users while maintaining the integrity of backend systems.
The role: We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Checkout Team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence and architecture evolution, mentoring and coaching engineers, and ensuring timely delivery of projects that create meaningful business impact. You will lead a high-performing team of passionate engineers, partnering with Product and Design to deliver exceptional user experiences.
Responsibilities: Lead a team of web, mobile, and backend engineersDefine and refine team processes, including agile methodologies, to prioritize, plan, and execute projects effectivelyCollaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, QA, and other stakeholders; facilitate clear and effective communication between engineering teams and other departmentsHire, develop, and retain top engineering talent, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thriveStrategically allocate resources, including personnel and tools, to optimize project execution and ensure deadlines are consistently metProvide technical and architectural guidance, establishing a forward-looking strategy for architecture evolution to support scalability and business goalsDeliver high-impact projects on time, maintaining a balance between rapid delivery and long-term system quality and reliabilityEstablish and oversee quality assurance processes to uphold high standards in product development and deploymentManage tech debt proactively to maintain a scalable and maintainable systemMinimum Requirements: 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager leading a high-performing, cross-functional teamDemonstrated expertise with agile methodologies and a deep understanding of the software development lifecycleStrong English communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiencesProven ability to design and guide scalable, resilient, and maintainable system architecturesTrack record of coaching and mentoring engineers, leveraging feedback as a tool for growth and improvementAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment, adapting to changes and helping team members build resiliencePreferred requirements: Experience in B2C with marketplace platforms, e-commerce, or related industriesBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldPast experience with checkout, payment systems, order management, pricing & promotion on e-commerce platformsBenefits: Get paid in USD. Whatever your choice! We use Deel to make things easier for you!Work remotely: design the life that you wantEnjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date16 fully paid Argentinean holidays5-year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbaticalFamily leave of 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paidCompassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arisesCustomize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platformPersonalized English coachIf you're interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!
CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
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