Manager, Engineering

Join to apply for the Manager, Engineering role at HighlightTA Join to apply for the Manager, Engineering role at HighlightTA About the Role We are looking for a hands‑on Manager, Engineering to lead Planitar’s growing Mobile Team, with a focus on delivering high‑impact features and ensuring strong engineering practices. You’ll initially manage a team of 5–6 engineers (and potentially a second team as we scale), with direct influence on how we build mobile applications, connect to hardware, and leverage the cloud (AWS). Key Responsibilities Lead software and hardware teams to develop, document and maintain the iGUIDE camera system, mobile applications, and cloud platform. Provide leadership, management, and technical vision to the engineering team. Contribute to employee development by providing coaching, mentoring, development, and team building opportunities. Grow software and hardware development teams by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing career plans; and conducting performance reviews. Collaborate closely with other Engineering Managers and Product Managers to plan team activities, solve problems, and drive overall productivity. Understand product requirements and engage in product brainstorming sessions. Participate actively in the Scrum software development process, acting as Scrum Master if needed. Remove roadblocks for the team to ensure the successful delivery of each sprint iteration and product release. Manage software engineering schedules and facilitate communication with senior leadership and other departments. Report on team performance using metrics, focusing on ways to improve processes and increase productivity. Manage joint development with 3rd party vendors as well as outsourced development. Perform other duties, as required. Collaborate with the mobile team to improve sprint predictability and overall delivery practices. Apply technical understanding of Android runtime and mobile architecture to support planning and unblock developers. Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s (or equivalent) Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent experience. 5+ years of combined software development & technical leadership experience across multiple languages, frameworks, and architectures. 3+ years in a Manager, Engineering role. Hands‑on experience with AWS or other cloud infrastructure platforms. Deep understanding of Android mobile development; experience with runtime code is a strong asset. Experience managing teams in hybrid or distributed environments. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience with hardware design and mobile software development (iOS, Android & React Native), and familiarity with cloud software development. Demonstrated track record of leading high‑performing teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Passion for innovation and a commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and industry trends. Experience in coaching and mentoring staff using frameworks and best practices. High emotional intelligence and a passion for building and maintaining psychologically safe teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially translating between the business and Engineering. Location & Work Model Candidates who can work from our Waterloo office 3 days a week will be given priority. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered. Why Join Planitar? You’ll be part of a supportive and fast‑moving engineering culture, working on real‑world products that blend hardware and software in innovative ways. Your leadership will help shape how our teams build, deliver, and grow our platform. Our team thrives on solving real‑world engineering challenges, from mobile‑hardware integration to cloud scalability, all while building products that have a tangible impact in the property tech space. How We Hire We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. That said, every rejection decision is made by a human. We encourage candidates to apply authentically and avoid relying solely on AI‑generated responses, especially during interviews. This opportunity is offered through HighlightTA, the on‑demand talent team supporting Planitar’s growth. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HighlightTA by 2x Connect with us and learn more: Planitar on Linkedin, HighlightTA on LinkedIn #J-18808-Ljbffr