About brighthush
brighthush is a trailblazing AI‑enabled product search and discovery platform that empowers e‑commerce brands to deliver hyper‑personalized shopping experiences at scale. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown into a vibrant, high‑growth startup headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a global team of 201‑500 talented engineers, designers, and data scientists. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to make it effortless for brands to connect shoppers with the products they love, using the latest advances in machine learning, natural language processing, and real‑time analytics.
As a remote‑first company, we give our people the freedom to work from anywhere in the United States while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and impact. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an ambitious engineer, brighthush offers a dynamic environment where your ideas shape the future of e‑commerce.
Role Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Customer Developer Experience (DevX) team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our external developer community and our internal engineering organization. You’ll own the strategy, execution, and quality of the open‑source tooling, libraries, and documentation that power the next generation of retail experiences worldwide.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating cross‑functionally with Product, Customer Success, Data Science, and other Engineering teams to prioritize features and solve customer pain points.
- Balancing hands‑on integration support with long‑term tooling development, ensuring that both immediate customer needs and platform scalability are met.
- Driving the end‑to‑end hiring process: building a strong pipeline, conducting interviews, and securing top engineering talent.
- Mentoring and coaching engineers to foster growth, provide constructive feedback, and remove obstacles.
- Setting technical direction, tooling standards, and testing practices to maintain a high bar for quality.
- Leading the development of cutting‑edge TypeScript/React UI libraries that enable developers to build rich, responsive retail experiences.
- Championing developer experience (DevX) by delivering intuitive tools, comprehensive documentation, and reference examples that shorten time‑to‑value for external integrators.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
Work closely with Product, Customer Success, and Data Science to translate customer feedback into actionable engineering initiatives. Own the prioritization framework that balances short‑term support with long‑term platform growth.
Team Management & Growth
Recruit, hire, and onboard high‑potential engineers. Conduct regular one‑on‑ones, performance reviews, and career development plans. Foster a culture of ownership, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
Open‑Source Advocacy
Guide the creation, maintenance, and community engagement of TypeScript/React libraries. Ensure that open‑source contributions adhere to best practices, are well‑documented, and receive timely feedback from the developer community.
Developer Experience Excellence
Define and enforce DevX standards across tooling, documentation, and support. Create reference implementations, tutorials, and sandbox environments that enable developers to integrate quickly and confidently.
Quality & Technical Excellence
Establish rigorous testing, code review, and CI/CD pipelines. Champion performance, security, and accessibility best practices across all deliverables.
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of web development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, React, and TypeScript (or a strong willingness to learn).
- Deep understanding of modern web architecture, component design, and state management.
- Experience managing cross‑functional teams and coordinating with product, design, and data science.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to triage complex issues and prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable speaking to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- English fluency at C1 level (CEFR) or higher.
- Availability to attend regular meetings between 2 pm and 8 pm UTC.
- Passion for building high‑impact products in a fast‑moving startup environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands‑on experience with open‑source projects, including library maintenance or community engagement.
- Background in building developer tools, SDKs, or API platforms.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance optimization techniques.
- Prior experience in a remote‑first organization or managing distributed teams.
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership & Mentorship: Inspire teams, provide constructive feedback, and create growth opportunities.
- Strategic Thinking: Translate business goals into engineering roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
- Customer‑Centric Mindset: Advocate for external developers and internal stakeholders alike.
- Technical Fluency: Deep understanding of front‑end ecosystems, tooling, and best practices.
- Communication: Articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
- Adaptability: Thrive in a rapidly evolving environment and pivot when necessary.
- Collaboration: Build strong relationships across product, design, data science, and support.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At brighthush, we believe that learning is a continuous journey. As Engineering Manager, you will:
- Lead high‑impact projects that shape the future of e‑commerce.
- Mentor engineers who will become the next generation of technical leaders.
- Participate in quarterly hackathons, tech talks, and open‑source sprints.
- Receive a dedicated training and development budget refreshed annually.
- Have the chance to present at industry conferences and contribute to thought leadership.
Work Environment & Culture
Our remote‑first culture means you can work from anywhere in the United States. We value:
- Flexibility: Choose your own hours while aligning with core team availability.
- Transparency: Open communication channels and a flat hierarchy that encourages idea sharing.
- Collaboration: Regular virtual stand‑ups, cross‑team workshops, and community events.
- Innovation: A safe space to experiment, fail fast, and iterate quickly.
- Well‑being: Unlimited vacation, mental health resources, and a supportive community.
Compensation & Benefits
While the base salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, we also offer:
- Unlimited vacation time – we strongly encourage taking at least three weeks per year.
- Fully remote team – choose where you live.
- Work‑from‑home stipend to set up your ideal home office.
- Apple laptops provided for new employees.
- Annual training and development budget for every employee.
- Maternity & paternity leave for qualified employees.
- Stock options in addition to the base salary.
- Regular team off‑sites to connect and collaborate in person.
- Access to a network of smart, driven professionals who will help you grow and make a meaningful impact.
H1B Sponsorship
brighthush has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. While we cannot guarantee sponsorship for every role, we are committed to supporting qualified candidates through the visa process when possible.
How to Apply
Ready to lead the next wave of developer experience at brighthush? Click the link below to submit your application and join a team that values innovation, impact, and growth.
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Closing
At brighthush, we’re building the future of e‑commerce, one line of code at a time. If you’re a visionary engineering leader who thrives on solving complex problems, mentoring talent, and delivering world‑class developer tools, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the next generation of retail experiences while growing your career in a supportive, remote‑first environment.
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