Engineering Managers lead teams of 4-12 engineers — hiring, performance management, project execution, technical direction (in conjunction with the IC track), and the cross-functional partnership with product, design, and adjacent engineering teams. The role is people management first, technical leadership second.
Salary by Experience Level
Junior
$145,000 – $195,000
per year
Mid-Level
$200,000 – $280,000
per year
Senior
$290,000 – $450,000
per year
Required Skills
1:1 facilitationPerformance management (calibration, performance plans)Hiring and interviewingProject execution (planning, tracking, risk)Cross-functional partnershipOrg design (team topology, charters)Technical context (enough to be credible)Conflict resolution