Senior Engineering Manager

About Leapfrog

Leapfrog is on a mission to be a role model technology company. Since 2010, we have relentlessly worked on crafting better digital products with our team of superior engineers. We’re a full-stack company specializing in SaaS products and have served over 100 clients with our mastery of emerging technologies.

We’re thinkers and doers, creatives and coders, makers and builders— but most importantly, we are trusted partners with world-class engineers. Hundreds of companies in Boston, Seattle, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco choose us to gain speed, agility, quality, and stability, giving them an edge over their competitors.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our talented engineering teams. In this critical leadership role, you will be a player-coach, responsible for guiding the technical direction of projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software. You will work closely with tech leads, product managers, and clients to drive high-impact initiatives, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This position requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and proven people-first leadership.

• Technical Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead the technical design, architecture, and development of scalable, reliable, and high-quality software solutions.

  • Be technically hands-on; provide expert guidance, conduct code reviews, and contribute directly to the codebase when needed to unblock your team or tackle complex problems.

  • Enforce a high standard for code quality, ensuring all software shipped is well-tested, maintainable, and production ready.

  • Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions and realistic project roadmaps.

  • Lead root cause analysis for technical incidents, document post-mortems, and drive the implementation of long-term fixes to improve system reliability.

  • Champion and enforce engineering best practices, including coding standards, advanced testing strategies (unit, integration, E2E), and CI/CD processes.

  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where they can provide a competitive advantage.

• Project Delivery & Execution

  • Partner with Project Managers and Tech Leads to oversee project execution, ensuring teams meet delivery timelines with high-quality output.

  • Identify and proactively remove technical or process-related obstacles to ensure smooth project delivery.

  • Define and track key engineering metrics (e.g., deployment frequency, lead time for changes, change failure rate) to monitor and improve team performance.

  • Effectively communicate project progress, technical challenges, and risks to both internal and client stakeholders.

• Team Management & Mentorship

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software engineers, fostering a positive, productive, and growth-oriented environment.

  • Coach engineers on their career paths and personal growth, aligning their development with team and company goals.

  • Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide constructive feedback, and manage the performance review process.

  • Coordinate with the recruitment team to attract, interview, and onboard top engineering talent that aligns with our technical standards and company culture.

  • Manage team dynamics, resolve interpersonal issues, and ensure a healthy, collaborative team culture.

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 10+ years of total professional experience in the software industry.

  • At least 8 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a track record of building and shipping complex, scalable software products.

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical leadership or engineering management role.

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related IT field is required. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Expert proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, Java).

  • Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).

  • Deep understanding of distributed systems design, microservices architecture, and software development best practices with experience in one or multiple software architecture styles like SAAS, multi-tenancy, IAAS, PAAS, BAAS, and microservices.

  • Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and mature DevOps practices (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containerization with Docker/Kubernetes).

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical deep-dives, architectural reviews, and complex debugging sessions.

• Leadership & Soft Skills:

  • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering an environment of trust and accountability.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • A strategic, problem-solving mindset with a passion for building great products and a relentless focus on quality and user experience.

Life at Leapfrog:

Work with talented engineers and remarkable professionals in Nepal, the US, and Europe, building state-of-the-art digital health products.

Have an amazing career growth plan with support from experienced mentors and unlimited learning opportunities.

Be a part of an experienced team—apply the best industry practices, get mentored by experienced professionals, and be ready to mentor the new ones.

Get exposure to clients who are leading entrepreneurs and startups from Silicon Valley.

Your work will be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation and make a difference in the lives of thousands of people worldwide.

Get growth opportunities, not just in your work. We organize various internal initiatives where you can be a part of a bigger learning community with webinars, knowledge-sharing sessions (KSS), and internal conferences.

Be a part of a safe workplace where it’s okay to fail fast— get constructive feedback and grow as you move ahead.

Receive recognition for your contributions and the positive impact you create. We always look for opportunities to celebrate our efforts, play games, and have fun together!

You will have a lot of fun at Leapfrog— there’ll never be a dull day.

🎁 Benefits and perks:

We believe our people are our greatest strength. With perks and benefits, we intend to offer everything our people need to do their best while maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Daily Work Support

• 💻 Support for resources: Receive a monthly internet

Work/Life Balance

• ✈️ Paid time-offs: Annual, sick, compensation, and bereavement leaves.

• 🍼 Maternity leave: 6 months of paid leave

• 🐣 Paternity leave: 11 days of paid paternity leave and reduced workload after.

• 💊 Menstruation leave: 6 days of paid menstruation leave annually

• 🎂 Birthday Leave - 1

Celebrating your efforts

• 🎉 Engagement and Events: Team lunch/dinner, company outings, and festival celebrations with your favorite co-workers!

• 😎 Exposure: Visit and work in the States and build better client rapport.

• 💖 Recognition: In-house awards, appreciation platforms, and 5th-anniversary gifts!