Engineering Team LeaderRemote-APAC

Engineering Team Leader

A Team Leader is responsible for all the work of a team and the spokesperson for everyone in it. They are expected to manage the team dynamics and always bring the best in everyone. A team leader is not expected to be the best in a team but rather help others become the best version there is and gear the team towards optimized execution.

Key responsibilities include managing a small product team of 3-5 engineers (backend and frontend), spending 30% of the time on management work and actively participating in product development in their team. They are also involved in the hiring processes for their own team and potentially help out their peers. Additionally, they are responsible for the onboarding process of new engineers, manage team dynamics, provide continuous and constructive feedback, help the team grow continuously as a group, and are responsible for each direct report's career. They also provide guidance and coaching to the team.

Requirements for this position include managing an engineering team of at least 2 people, extensive experience with Backend (Elixir / Phoenix), commitment to promoting all of Remote's values within the team and the greater organization, solid communication skills, solid knowledge of engineering and development principles and best practices, proven organizational skills with attention to detail, a focused on efficient processes with a kind, people-first approach, the ability to inspire others and instill confidence, a good understanding of team dynamics, and being ambitious and intentional about diversity, equality, and inclusion.

You'll report to the Engineering Manager, and your direct reports will be 2-5 Engineers. The team is Engineering, and the location is anywhere in the world. The start date is as soon as possible.

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while hiring globally. The base salary range for this full-time position is USD 73,150 to USD 164,600. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

The application process is roughly 6 hours across 6 weeks and includes an interview with a recruiter, an interview with a hiring manager, an (async) code challenge + review, an interview with team members, a bar raiser interview, and an executive interview. There is also a prior employment verification check.

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com / r / benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits / perks are for all Remoters : work from anywhere, flexible paid time off, flexible working hours (we are async), 16 weeks paid parental leave, mental health support services, stock options, learning budget, home office budget & IT equipment, budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

To apply, please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardized language we use here at Remote. If you don't have an up-to-date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead. Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status, and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter. We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at the interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it's important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to. At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check here. Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.