ClickUp

Engineering Manager (Frontend)

USA, United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

At ClickUp, we're building the future of work: the first truly converged AI workspace unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search, all supercharged by context-driven AI. We are an AI-native company. Every team member is expected to leverage AI daily, and we evaluate AI fluency as part of our hiring process. Join us and help redefine what's possible.

We are seeking a highly technical and experienced Engineering Manager to one of our business critical engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a deep understanding of collaborative document editing technologies, and is passionate about building scalable, high-performance software. As the Manager, you will oversee the development and delivery of innovative features, ensure technical excellence, and mentor a team of talented engineers.

The Role:

Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on technical guidance to the team, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and design.

Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Product Development: Drive the development of new features and enhancements, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to align on goals, prioritize initiatives, and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Code Quality: Oversee code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards, and advocate for clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in collaborative editing, cloud infrastructure, and web development, and apply them to improve our product.

Operational Excellence: Ensure the stability and performance of the Docs platform, proactively addressing technical debt and optimizing system architecture.

Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in Node.js, relational databases, and at least one modern frontend framework.

Experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure.

Leadership Experience:

Proven track record of managing and scaling engineering teams.

Strong ability to mentor and develop technical talent.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Ability to tackle complex technical challenges and make data-driven decisions.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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Visa Sponsorship

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for roles outside of engineering and product at this time. Sponsorship for engineering and product roles is not guaranteed, but is instead based on the business needs for that specific role at that time. Please reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

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AI Processing Notice

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Technology & IT Human Resources Javascript Remote Collaboration Writing Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Engineering Manager (Frontend) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at ClickUp?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Javascript and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Javascript and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Engineering Manager (Frontend) role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Javascript and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes ClickUp needs from this hire.

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