Manager, Software Engineering
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 39d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-06). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Canada
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay CA$194.5k–235.2k/yr
Middle 50% of 17 listings that do state pay — Engineering · Manager · Canada · CAD/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
-
ashby employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen 1h ago
The listing
We are seeking a forward-thinking Manager, Software Engineering to lead our Aktiv development team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving technical innovation, managing a group of engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions across various platforms and technologies. As an Manager, Software Engineering, you will guide team members to success, foster collaboration, and create a culture of continuous improvement.
You will:
Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of high-performing engineers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful environment.
Performance Management: Provide continuous feedback, address performance, and recognize contributions. Maintain visibility into team health through regular 1:1s.
Strategic Planning: Lead strategic initiatives, balancing high-impact projects with technical debt management and resource allocation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product and Design teams to define roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused products.
Technical Excellence: Foster continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and team processes.
Conflict Resolution: Resolve conflicts, facilitate decision-making within the team, and manage cross-functional relationships.
You are:
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, OR at least 7 years of industry experience building and shipping software.
Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading software engineering teams, growing talent, and navigating complex technical problems.
Product Delivery: Demonstrated experience shipping both web and mobile products at scale.
Technical Background: Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer (Java and/or React preferred).
Problem Solving: Strong ability to decompose complex business problems into actionable technical plans.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Why team members love working at Top Hat:
A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work
A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other
Flexible, remote first work environment
Professional learning and development for all role levels
An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ
Competitive health benefits that start on day one
A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection
Our winning strategy and market potential
Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care
Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do
A chance to work with new tech like generative AI—and see the customer impact