Engineering Manager

Who we are:

Resident is an industry leader in the Direct-to-Consumer (e-commerce) space. While our customers are primarily based in the US, our R&D, Product, and Data teams have been operating out of Tel Aviv since our founding. Our mission is simple, we are building a best-in-class e-commerce platform that leverages data and technology to create a competitive advantage for our brands. Starting from the marketing acquisition funnel and continuing through each customer’s journey, our tools and technology enable us to go the extra step to deliver a world-class customer experience.

Our company is built around continuously improving our ability to introduce new customers to our products, and wow them with exceptional experiences through the shopping and post-purchase journey. We love to use data and metrics to drive our decisions while keeping in mind that customers don’t speak in numbers and that each one should be treated as a member of our family.

Oh, and by the way - you’ll get to work with a diverse group of experts around the globe.  You can expect a hard-working team of people who understand how to create meaningful connections and get great work done virtually - it’s in our nature.

What we do?

Our R&D department is responsible for the backbone of the entire development process and infrastructure. We design, implement, and maintain the processes, methodologies, and technologies that allow and support the development of Resident’s platform while upholding high standards of quality, performance, security, availability, and agility.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a professional Engineering Manager who will spend 70% on hands-on tasks and 30% on managerial responsibilities. You will be responsible for enhancing performance and scalability and monitoring our e-commerce platform's front end. This role is essential for maintaining a high-performing, user-friendly web experience while ensuring stability through proactive monitoring and data-driven decision-making.

As a key leader in our R&D team, you will work closely with frontend and backend developers, product managers, and leadership to improve performance (Core Web Vitals), optimize external integrations, and enhance monitoring capabilities using Looker and Datadog. Additionally, you will act as the team lead and the Director's backup, ensuring continuity in technical leadership when needed and keeping the release train going.

What you’ll be doing:

Hands-On Technical Execution (70%)

• Be part of the day-to-day sprint task development
• Lead the development and optimization of frontend applications using React and Next.js.
• Improve Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) to enhance SEO and user experience
• Work closely with backend developers to optimize API performance and data fetching
• Monitor and analyze real-time performance metrics using Looker and Datadog, implementing proactive improvements
• Ensure scalability, maintainability, and security of front-end applications
• Collaborate on external integrations (third-party services, analytics, APIs) to enhance platform capabilities

Team & Project Management (30%)

• Work with the team lead, product managers, and stakeholders through plan development efforts and prioritization 
• Act as a gatekeeper for releases, ensuring smooth and controlled deployments
• Establish and enforce front-end best practices, code quality standards, and testing strategies
• Act as a backup for the team lead during absences, taking over sprint planning, technical guidance, and developer support
• Help mentor and support developers while driving technical excellence across the team

Data-Driven Monitoring & Incident Management

• Implement and refine monitoring dashboards using Looker and Datadog to track frontend performance and business KPIs
• Set up proactive alerts and anomaly detection to prevent incidents before they impact users
• Own critical incident management processes, reducing downtime and improving resolution speed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with React/Next.js, developing high-performance, scalable web applications  
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams (as a team lead or EM)
• Expertise in Frontend Development (React, Next.js) with a strong focus on performance optimization
• Deep understanding of Core Web Vitals and techniques to improve page speed and UX
• Experience with API integrations, server-side rendering (SSR), and static site generation (SSG)
• Familiarity with backend concepts (Node.js, API performance, caching) to ensure smooth frontend-backend collaboration
• Strong experience in monitoring tools like Looker and Datadog for performance and business insights
• Proven ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities
• Strong communication skills, able to work closely with developers, product managers, and leadership
• Experience with incident management and crisis resolution
• Ability to mentor and guide developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth