About VidIQvidIQ builds software to help YouTube creators achieve their goals.
Our mission is to advance the creator's journey with actionable data-driven insights and AI-powered tools.
We pursue this through our values of being creator-obsessed, lean and fast, and scientific.
We have already helped millions of creators, and we are looking for stunning co-workers to join us in helping millions more.
Imagine a product that reached over a million users without a sales team.
That same product is at the edge of where careers are headed, where every person becomes their own brand with limitless growth potential ahead.
That's the opportunity at vidIQ – an infinite market, a large and highly engaged customer base, and the chance to help build and scale the platform that drives insights for millions of creators.
The best way to understand vidIQ is to discover our product: www.vidiq.comAbout the TeamWe're a team of 100+ people and growing quickly.
Our vision is to be a personal copilot for every YouTube creator.
We strive to create a welcoming environment where our team of smart, passionate people can share ideas with each other and do their best work.
We are looking for team members who are excellent at their craft, communicate with respect and confidence, and act like owners.Our technology stackReact/Next on frontendScala/python/node.js on backend AWS, Kubernetes, docker, GitHub for CI/CD PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Athena for data and analytics About The RolevidIQ seeks a highly motivated, hands-on Engineering Manager with a passion for building exceptional products and empowering creators to succeed on YouTube.As a key leadership figure at vidIQ, you'll be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions that help content creators grow on YouTube.
Our Engineering Managers don't just manage people - they are active participants in driving product vision, strategy, and execution.
You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and outcomes.
If you're a tech-savvy leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands the unique challenges YouTube creators face - this opportunity is made for you.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a small team of 2-5 software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learningDrive technical decisions while remaining hands-on with code review and system designCollaborate closely with product managers to shape product strategy and roadmap based on creator needsManage project planning, sprint cycles, and resource allocation to deliver high-quality features on scheduleEnsure operational excellence through monitoring, performance optimization, and incident managementConduct regular 1:1s with team members, supporting their professional growth and career developmentBe accountable for delivery estimates and shipping with high velocity, and advocating for tradeoffs with product and design stakeholders.Required Qualifications:High energy, self-motivation, unwavering commitment to delivering results!2+ years of experience managing development teams5+ years of relevant development experienceExpertise or advanced knowledge of our technology stack componentsFamiliar with AWSFamiliarity with LLMs and basics of integrating AI technologiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills - required for a fully remote team's collaborationTrack record of successful project delivery and team leadershipExperience working in an Agile environment and knowledge of related methodologies/frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.
)Leadership, team building, and mentoring skillsEffective project and time management skillsPreferred Qualifications:A person who is empathetic toward the creator economy, with a deep appreciation for the challenges and goals of YouTube creators.Familiarity with Google/YouTube APIs and OAuth integrationFamiliarity with Amplitude, Flagr, Prometheus, CloudflareHistory of mentoring and growing engineering talentPerks and BenefitsWork entirely remotely - choose your ideal workspace anywhereFlexible time off policy - take vacation when you need to rechargeLocal holiday observance - enjoy your region's statutory holidaysMonthly allowance for phone and internet expensesJoin our global team shaping the future of the creator economyvidIQ believes in providing competitive compensation to all team members as determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and abilities, as well as internal equity and geo-location based pay.
The upper range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate a high level of job knowledge and skills in their current role.Our CommitmentWe work hard to enable creators of all kinds to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
We're committed to building a company and a community where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.ApplyIf you're excited about this, we'd love to talk to you.
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