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Boulevard is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a product engineering team of 5-8 engineers building SaaS capabilities for appointment-based self-care businesses. The manager will combine people leadership, delivery ownership, technical architectural guidance, and cross-functional roadmap planning with Product and Design. Core responsibilities include coaching, performance management, hiring, incident leadership, code-review quality, and removing delivery blockers. The role requires 5+ years of software development experience, at least 2 years of people management experience, and strong remote, asynchronous collaboration skills. Experience in B2B SaaS, payments, scheduling, commerce, Elixir, or React is beneficial.
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I focus my technical involvement on high-leverage activities: architectural decisions, design reviews, risk identification, code-quality standards, and mentoring. I avoid becoming the team's bottleneck by delegating ownership to senior engineers and using regular planning and one-on-one discussions to ensure the team has context and support.
I would establish shared outcomes, clarify customer and business impact, and break major initiatives into sequenced deliverables. I would make technical dependencies, capacity constraints, and risks visible early, then use regular cross-functional planning to make trade-offs explicit and keep stakeholders aligned as priorities change.
I set clear role expectations, agree on measurable growth goals, and provide frequent, specific feedback tied to observed work and impact. Junior engineers benefit from structured mentorship and scoped ownership, while senior engineers should receive opportunities to lead ambiguous initiatives, influence architecture, and mentor others.
I would first ensure clear incident ownership, rapid customer-impact assessment, and consistent stakeholder communication. After stabilization, I would facilitate a blameless review focused on system improvements, detection, documentation, and preventive actions, while recognizing the team's response and avoiding individual blame.
I create accountability through clearly documented goals, decision records, ownership boundaries, delivery milestones, and operating rhythms that do not depend on constant meetings. I pair this clarity with regular one-on-ones, transparent progress reviews, and an environment where engineers can raise risks early without fear.
Who is Boulevard?
Boulevard provides the first and only client experience platform for appointment-based, self-care businesses. We empower our customers to give their clients more of the magical moments that matter most.
Before launching in 2016, our founders spent months interviewing salon managers and working behind front desks to understand their pain points so we could design a modern, user-friendly platform that meets the unique needs of their business. Our roots may be in hair salons, but we are built for the broader self-care industry, including many types of salons, spas, medspa, barbershops, and more. Our technology not only helps our customers survive but thrive. Take a look at how we (and YOU) can make that happen.
We have an insatiable curiosity and embrace experimentation. We believe that simple solutions require the most sophistication, and we design each and every detail to maximize potential, power, and impact. Do our values match? Read through our story and what we value the most.
Our team values and celebrates our diverse backgrounds. Being open about who we are and what we do allows us to do the best work of our lives. We believe in equal opportunity for all, and you should too.
Come Do The Best Work Of Your Life At Boulevard
As an Engineering Manager at Boulevard, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers building the platform that powers thousands of self-care businesses. You’ll balance technical leadership with people management, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering impactful products across a variety of domains.
Our engineering teams are responsible for developing scalable, reliable, and user-centric solutions that help businesses grow and operate efficiently. Whether working on customer engagement, commerce, scheduling, or core platform capabilities, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our product and technology.
What You’ll Do Here:
- Lead and develop a team of 5-8 engineers across various experience levels.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning.
- Partner with Product Management and Design to define and deliver the team roadmap.
- Drive technical excellence through code reviews and architectural guidance.
- Build a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration and growth.
- Manage team delivery, removing blockers, and ensuring successful execution.
- Contribute to hiring, interviewing, and onboarding new team members.
- Participate in on-call rotation and lead incident response when needed.
- Balance hands-on technical contribution with team enablement.
What You’ll Need To Thrive:
- 5+ years of software development experience with 2+ years of people management.
- Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams.
- Strong technical background with the ability to provide architectural guidance.
- Experience with agile development and delivery management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity for your team.
- Experience with remote team management and async collaboration.
Nice To Have:
- Previous experience in B2B SaaS or marketing platforms.
- Background in payment systems, scheduling, or commerce platforms.
- Experience with Elixir, React, or similar technologies.
- MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
At Boulevard, we work hard to structure compensation in a way that balances internal equity with local market competitiveness, and we’re happy to share a good-faith estimate of the base salary range for this role. For candidates in NYC, the SF Bay Area, and Seattle, the anticipated base salary range is $173,000 – $216,500 per year. For all other U.S. locations, the anticipated base salary range is $153,500 – $211,200 per year. In addition to this base compensation, this role may be eligible to participate in a variable compensation program. Final compensation will vary based on a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to applicable experience, location, and final leveling.
In addition to the wonderful people you’ll get to work with and challenging projects that’ll push you – Boulevard is here to make sure you’re always at the top of your game emotionally, mentally, and physically.
✨ We’ve got you covered with a 401(k) match plus dental, medical, vision, and life insurance.
🏝 Take a break whenever you need with our flexible vacation day policy.
🖥 Fully remote so you can choose where you want to work. You’ll receive a work from home stipend every month.
💚 Family planning resources and specialized support programs.
🔮 Equity: get ahead on the ground floor and grow with Boulevard.
💅 Boulevard Bucks Learning and Development program allows employees to explore businesses in the market we serve.
📲 We recommend following our official LinkedIn page to stay up to date on all things Boulevard life!
Boulevard Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All employment decisions at Boulevard Labs, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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