Engineering Manager

About the role

We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager to join our growing tech organization. This is a dedicated people leadership role - you won't be writing code day-to-day, but you'll be deeply involved in building high-performing teams, developing engineers' careers, and shaping how we work together.

As our first dedicated Engineering Manager, you'll work closely with our Head of Engineering, Tech Leads, and CPTO to create an environment where engineers thrive, grow, and deliver their best work. You'll be responsible for the people side of engineering - from 1-on-1s and performance development to hiring, onboarding, and team health.

This is a role for someone who genuinely cares about people, gets energy from helping others succeed, and isn't afraid to have difficult conversations. We're looking for a doer who builds relationships, solves problems, and makes things happen.

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for the growth and development of engineers across multiple teams - through coaching, clear goals, and continuous support.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s, provide feedback, and drive career conversations
• Partner with Tech Leads to identify growth opportunities and address performance challenges
• Assist in the hiring process
• Build and maintain a healthy engineering culture as we scale
• Support salary reviews, promotions, and compensation discussions
• Identify skill gaps and drive training initiatives
• Be a trusted advisor and sounding board for engineers at all levels
• Help resolve conflicts and navigate team dynamics
• Champion well-being and sustainable working practices

About you

You're an experienced people leader who's done the work - not just talked about it. You've built trust with engineers, had the hard conversations, and helped people grow in meaningful ways. You understand software development enough to earn respect, but your passion is people, not code.

You're proactive, structured, and reliable. When you see a problem, you fix it. When someone needs support, you're there. You communicate clearly, listen actively, and follow through on commitments.

We're looking for someone who has

• 3+ years of experience in engineering management or equivalent experience as a Tech Lead with substantial people responsibilities
• Proven track record of developing engineers and building team culture
• Experience with performance management, feedback, and career development
• Background in software engineering (you understand the work, even if you don't do it daily)
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Experience hiring and onboarding technical talent
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and build structure where needed
• Experience with agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration

High value if you also bring

• Experience scaling engineering teams in a high-growth environment
• Background in B2B SaaS or product-led organizations
• Experience working alongside (not replacing) Tech Leads
• Coaching certification or formal training in people development

About Zendr

Zendr is a fast-growing SaaS company developing cloud-based solutions for B2B freight. We take pride in our innovative platform and the passionate team that contributes to our success every day. At Zendr, collaboration and well-being are key – we offer a workplace where you can truly make an impact. We're proud of what we do and of our commitment to making our customers' work easier. We believe it's important that you feel valued, engaged, and empowered to influence our journey. At Zendr, you can grow quickly – both professionally and personally – while being part of building something meaningful.

What we offer

• A greenfield opportunity to shape engineering management at Zendr
• Direct impact on people's careers and our engineering culture
• High ownership and autonomy in how you build the role
• A culture where ideas are welcomed and your input truly matters
• Flexible working conditions
• A competitive salary in the range of 55-70' SEK per month, tailored to your background, skills, and experience, along with a benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth

Our hiring process

We respect your time and aim to make the recruitment journey fast, transparent and enjoyable:

Application review – We'll review your application promptly and get back to you within a few days.

First conversation – An informal video call to learn more about you and share who we are.

Case discussion – A conversation around a real-world people leadership scenario to understand how you think and act.

Meet the team – Talk with engineers and leaders you'd work with day-to-day.

Final meeting – Discuss the role in detail and see if we're the right fit for each other.

From first contact to final decision, you can expect clear communication, timely feedback, and respect for your time.

Additional information

We review applications on a rolling basis, which means the position may be filled before the closing date.

Start date:
As soon as possible

Scope:
Full-time, permanent position

Location:
Sweden (Göteborg, Jönköping, Solna, Linköping)

Remote status:
Hybrid