Engineering Manager
About CharterUP. CharterUP is transforming the $30 billion group transportation industry with cutting-edge technology and innovative SaaS software, delivering an industry-leading experience for both customers and operators. Trusted by most Fortune 500 companies, our platform connects users to thousands of charter bus and minibus operators nationwide. In just 60 seconds, customers can access real-time availability, transparent pricing, and detailed vehicle options—whether organizing a corporate event, a company shuttle, or a wedding. By streamlining what was once a fragmented and stressful process, CharterUP brings transparency, accountability, and efficiency to an industry overdue for innovation
With CharterUP, group transportation is no longer a hassle but an elevated, reliable experience. Join us as we lead the future of group travel.
Why Join Us
- Innovative Impact: Be part of the team that's revolutionizing group travel, setting new standards in an industry overdue for change.
- Growth Opportunities: As a hyper growth company and one of the fastest-growing companies recognized by Inc., there’s no better time to join our dynamic, growth-stage organization.
- Driven Team: Collaborate with some of the most driven minds in tech, all while working in a remote-first environment with a tech hub in Austin, TX.
- Funding and Stability: Our $60 million Series A funding was just the start—we’re poised for even greater expansion, and you can be part of this exciting journey. CharterUp has achieved this growth profitability and efficiently, ensuring long-term stability.
About the Role
CharterUP is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team that designs, builds, and supports customer-facing software for our two-sided marketplace. We're seeking a strong people leader who prioritizes delivering high-impact products that truly benefit our customers. In this role, you’ll collaborate with engineering leaders, product managers, and developers to build scalable systems and drive key initiatives across Web Applications, REST APIs, Mobile Apps, Data Engineering, and DevOps in support of our rapidly growing business.
Title: Engineering Manager
Reports to: Director, Engineering
Location: This position is based in Austin, TX (Hybrid: Monday, Wednesday, Friday in-office).
What You’ll Do
- Set Team Direction: Define and communicate team goals aligned with organizational priorities; ensure strategic alignment across teams.
- Performance & Growth Management: Establish clear expectations for team members, provide regular feedback, and support career development through coaching and 1:1s.
- Technical Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and evolve the technical vision and roadmap to meet future business needs.
- System Design & Coding: Lead system design initiatives, develop code to solve complex problems, and ensure the creation of high-quality architectures.
- Code Quality & Collaboration: Review code for best practices, and partner with leadership on organizational design, resource planning, and prioritization.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven leadership experience: 4+ years managing technical teams, including recruiting, mentoring, and performance management.
- Strong technical background: 8+ years of hands-on coding experience in customer-facing products using languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Cloud and AI infrastructure expertise: Experience building and operating large-scale systems on platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including developing agentic systems and driving AI-powered solutions to improve developer workflows and business operations.
- Collaborative, people-first leadership style: Focused on team growth, cross-functional communication, and effective handling of customer escalations.
- Skilled in remote and distributed team environments: Working effectively with engineering, product, and design teams across time zones.
Recruiting Process
- Step 1 - Video call: Talent Acquisition interview
- Step 2 - Video call: Hiring Manager interview
- Step 3 - Video call: Team interviews
- Step 4 - Offer & reference check
- Welcome aboard!
Compensation:
$180,000 - $250,000 USD
Benefits & Perks
We take care of our team so you can focus on doing your best work. At CharterUP, you'll get:
- Remote Flexibility – Work from any of our 19 live/work states, with role-dependent exceptions
- Full Health & Wellness Coverage – 100% of premiums paid for medical, dental, and vision plans for employees - including mental health resources, Teledoc, gym discounts, and family planning benefits
- Time to Recharge – 15 days PTO (increases to 20 after 2yrs) + 8 paid holidays so you can actually unplug
- Financial Security – Company-provided life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability for employees who qualify
- Winning Culture – Join a high-performing, fast-paced, and supportive team that wins together
- Referral Bonuses – Get rewarded for bringing top talent to the team
- Future Planning – 401(k) retirement plan to help you invest in what’s next
- Tech Setup – Your choice of Mac or PC laptop, plus monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
CharterUP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We make all employment decisions including hiring, evaluation, termination, promotional and training opportunities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight.
CharterUP candidates and employees must reside in any of the following states; Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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