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Engineering Manager - Midwestern - Hybrid/Remote

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site

Senior

Role Overview The Engineering Manager is a high-performing, hands-on technical leader responsible for two outcomes: (1) delivering world-class engineering work on client projects, and (2) driving department excellence th…

Skills: Engineering Leadership, Technical Discovery, Architectural Design, Mentorship, Performance Management

Midwestern

Senior Software Engineer - Finance & Business Systems

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · Hybrid

Senior

About the Company A profitable, fast-growing SaaS platform in the mission-driven technology space, backed by a leading accelerator and a recent $140M growth investment. The company facilitates hundreds of millions in tra…

Skills: Ruby on Rails, System Design, React, Vue.js, PostgreSQL

Engineering Manager - Midwestern - Hybrid/Remote

Midwestern

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 2d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager acts as a player-coach, spending 85% of their time delivering high-quality technical solutions on client projects. They are also responsible for the strategic mentorship of Team Leads and maintaining department-wide delivery standards.

Requirements

Candidates need 5+ years of high-level engineering experience with a proven ability to ship complex solutions while managing others. Strong technical authority in architectural standards and business acumen to translate technical constraints into value are required.

Full job description

Role Overview

The Engineering Manager is a high-performing, hands-on technical leader responsible for two outcomes:
(1) delivering world-class engineering work on client projects, and (2) driving department excellence through strategic vision, accountability, and mentorship. You are a "Player-Coach"—you maintain a high-impact individual contribution on client engagements while stewarding the growth and performance of Team Leads. You do not manage tasks; you manage outcomes, expectations, and architectural standards.

Location: This role is Hybrid/Remote and will require in person attendance for team meetings, events and strategic planning sessions at our office at least once per quarter, with additional visits required based on business needs.

Core Requirements

● Engineering Leadership: 5+ years in high-level engineering roles with a demonstrated ability to ship complex solutions while managing others.
● Player-Coach Mindset: Proven ability to maintain high individual velocity (85% client focus) while effectively coaching and mentoring peers.
● Technical Authority: Ability to lead technical discovery, audit codebase health, and identify architectural debt before it becomes a bottleneck.
● Performance Stewardship: Experience in setting clear, outcome-based goals and holding teams accountable to delivery standards without micromanagement.
● Business Acumen: Ability to translate technical constraints into project profitability and business value.

Key Responsibilities

Client-Facing Engineering Excellence (85%)
● High-Value Contribution: Serve as a senior-level engineer on client engagements, delivering high-quality code and architectural solutions.
● Technical Discovery: Lead technical product discovery and roadmap planning, ensuring solutions are scalable, profitable, and aligned with client business goals.
● Time-to-Impact Leadership: Model "Time-to-Impact" behaviors, including proactive risk analysis, identifying technical debt early, and streamlining developer workflows within client environments.
● Consultative Communication: Act as a bridge between technical execution and client stakeholders, translating complex risks into actionable business insights.

Strategic Stewardship & Accountability (15%)
● Leadership Mentorship: Mentor and steward Team Leads to optimize their performance as project owners. You do not manage their daily tasks; you manage their effectiveness as leaders.
● Performance Lifecycle: Own the department’s performance standards. Drive accountability for team growth, remediation, and high-performance culture.
● Audit & Governance: Periodically audit project health across the department (Quality, Velocity, Communication) to ensure delivery standards are being met, intervening only when systemic intervention is required.
Strategic Escalation: Serve as the final escalation point for technical friction, partnering with Account Executives to resolve issues and protect the delivery model.

Time Allocation

● 85% Client Focus: Individual contribution, R&D, ceremonies, and direct client delivery.
● 15% Internal MW: Mentorship, performance management, operational improvements, and internal department planning (approx. 6 hours/week).

Engineering Manager vs. Team Lead

● Team Lead: Owns their team's daily execution, YTB/EOW reporting, and the tactical health of individual contributors across their assigned projects.
● Engineering Manager: Owns the "Player-Coach" balance. They execute at a senior level on projects while holding the Team Leads accountable for their delivery metrics and leadership growth.


Related keywords

Engineering ManagementPlayer-CoachTechnical DebtArchitectural StandardsProject ProfitabilityTechnical DiscoveryPerformance StewardshipCodebase HealthScalabilityRisk AnalysisDelivery MetricsGovernanceR&DConsultative Communication

About Midwestern

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Tech talent partner | Embedded Teams: design, eng + recruiting. 13yrs/120+clients | midwestern.com | Scale responsibly

Industry
Software Development
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Joplin, MO
LinkedIn followers
2,971

Midwestern Interactive | Great vision needs great people to bring it to life. Midwestern Interactive is a premier talent partner for the tech ecosystem with 13+ years of experience empowering visionaries to achieve their boldest ambitions. We've served 120+ clients from Fortune 500 to early-stage startups, delivering 250K+ hours annually on products that have raised over $450M. Unlike traditional staffing agencies focused on headcount, we provide remarkable talent driven to serve through three tailored solutions: Embedded Teams We integrate deeply with your organization, providing design, engineering, and management expertise that scales with your business cycles. Our model eliminates the risk of rigid staffing when priorities shift. Scoped Services From brand development to product MVP discovery, we deliver high-impact results that transform your vision into reality with technical precision and strategic alignment. Recruiting Services Whether you need embedded recruiters, contract-to-hire, or direct placement, we source hidden talent that aligns with your technical needs and company culture. Our teams don't just code—they think beyond to business outcomes. While your competitors fall behind casting vision with no execution, you'll take hold of unrealized opportunities with builders who deliver. The distance between impossible and inevitable is shorter than you think

Offices: 713 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801, US · 2144 E Republic Rd., Suite B103, Springfield, Missouri 65806, US

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About Midwestern

LinkedInVisit site

Tech talent partner | Embedded Teams: design, eng + recruiting. 13yrs/120+clients | midwestern.com | Scale responsibly

Industry
Software Development
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Joplin, MO
LinkedIn followers
2,971

Midwestern Interactive | Great vision needs great people to bring it to life. Midwestern Interactive is a premier talent partner for the tech ecosystem with 13+ years of experience empowering visionaries to achieve their boldest ambitions. We've served 120+ clients from Fortune 500 to early-stage startups, delivering 250K+ hours annually on products that have raised over $450M. Unlike traditional staffing agencies focused on headcount, we provide remarkable talent driven to serve through three tailored solutions: Embedded Teams We integrate deeply with your organization, providing design, engineering, and management expertise that scales with your business cycles. Our model eliminates the risk of rigid staffing when priorities shift. Scoped Services From brand development to product MVP discovery, we deliver high-impact results that transform your vision into reality with technical precision and strategic alignment. Recruiting Services Whether you need embedded recruiters, contract-to-hire, or direct placement, we source hidden talent that aligns with your technical needs and company culture. Our teams don't just code—they think beyond to business outcomes. While your competitors fall behind casting vision with no execution, you'll take hold of unrealized opportunities with builders who deliver. The distance between impossible and inevitable is shorter than you think

Offices: 713 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801, US · 2144 E Republic Rd., Suite B103, Springfield, Missouri 65806, US

Cloud SoftwareMobile ApplicationsDigital StrategyCreative SolutionsStaff AugmentationSoftware EngineeringDesign ServicesCustom WebsitesCopywritingand Embedded Teams
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