About The Role

We're seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead our consumer-facing product engineering team during a high-growth, high-impact phase. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll rebuild & strengthen a 5-person team, while partnering closely with a dynamic product manager to deliver exceptional, high-quality user experiences.

Youll step into a high-leverage inflection pointhelping expand the team, reshape delivery practices, & set a new standard for excellence across our most important consumer surfaces. You will own consumer journeys that directly drive revenuesuch as discovery, booking, personalization, & new user conversion. These flows touch millions of users annually & are central to our marketplace flywheel.

Were building with AI at our corefrom smarter booking experiences to internal tools that multiply team velocity. As part of this team, youll help drive how we responsibly use AI to personalize consumer journeys, enhance experimentation velocity, & streamline development workflows. You should be able to leverage AI to boost team productivity, streamline engineering workflows, & drive responsible adoption. Youll also identify opportunities for AI integration in both internal tools & product features.

What Youll Do 

• Build & lead a high-performing team -  Recruit, mentor, & retain top engineering talent while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, & continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Product -  Collaborate with an ambitious product manager to translate vision into realistic roadmaps & consistently deliver high-impact features.
• Drive execution excellence - Establish lightweight yet effective engineering processes that balance quality with velocity & ensure predictable, high-quality output.
• Be an advocate for your team - Create a safe & inclusive environment that supports sustainable delivery, technical growth, & strong morale.
• Raise the technical bar - Champion best practices for code quality, testing, documentation, & deployment. Coach engineers across all levels to grow in craft & impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally -  Partner deeply with a design-led product culture & a strong data team to make informed, elegant decisions that balance craft, usability, & impact.
• Contribute strategically - As a leader in a lean organization, youll help guide technical decisions, process improvements, & long-term planning.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of engineering management experience leading product-focused teams
• Proven ability to build strong, effective teams & drive measurable performance improvement
• Experience partnering with product managers to balance ambition with feasibility
• People-first leadership style with a focus on clear communication, team health, & psychological safety
• Strong technical background with credibility in architectural & implementation discussions
• Willingness to move quickly, make decisions with imperfect information, & iterate forward in partnership with product & design.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships & navigating competing priorities
• A continuous improvement mindset with a track record of optimizing team efficiency & delivery processes

Why Join StyleSeat

• Immediate impact: Step into a key leadership role & start making a difference from day one
• Growth opportunity: Help define & evolve our engineering culture & practices as we scale
• Remote-first flexibility: Work from anywhere with a team that prioritizes autonomy & work-life balance
• Mission-driven work: Empower beauty professionals & make beauty services more accessible
• Collaborative environment: Join a team that values craft, ownership, & meaningful outcomes
• A culture that clears the path:
  At StyleSeat, we move swiftly from ideas to impact. Our team thrives on:
• Proactive Ownership: You spot opportunities & take initiative.
• Calculated Risks: You experiment thoughtfully to accelerate growth.
• Rapid Iteration: You move fast & adapt based on real-world feedback.
• Accountability: You own outcomeslearning quickly from success & failure alike.
• Solution-Focused Collaboration: You prioritize progress over perfection & help others keep moving forward.
• Disarming Complexity: You simplify challenges into clear, actionable steps so your team doesnt get stuckyou help them get unstuck.

Salary Range

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The career level we are targeting for this role has a base pay between $180,000 $210,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs & market demands. Base pay ranges are subject to change & may be modified in the future. 

Who we are

StyleSeat is the premier business platform for SMBs in the beauty & wellness industry to run & grow their business; & destination for consumers to discover, book & pay. To date, StyleSeat has powered more than 200 million appointments totaling over $12 billion in revenue for small businesses. StyleSeat is a platform & marketplace designed to support & promote the beauty & personal care community. 

Today, StyleSeat connects consumers with top-rated beauty professionals in their area for a variety of services, including hair styling, barbering, massage, waxing, & nail care, among others. Our platform ensures that Pros maximize their schedules & earnings by minimizing gaps & cancellations, effectively attracting & retaining clientele.

StyleSeat Culture & Values 

At StyleSeat, our team is committed to fostering a positive & inclusive work environment. We respect & value the unique perspectives, experiences, & skills of our team members & work to create opportunities for all to grow & succeed. 

• Diversity - We celebrate & welcome diversity in backgrounds, experiences, & perspectives. We believe in the importance of creating an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. 
• Curiosity - We are committed to fostering a culture of learning & growth. We ask questions, challenge assumptions, & explore new ideas. 
• Community - We are committed to making a positive impact on each, even when win-win-win scenarios are not always clear or possible in every decision. We strive to find solutions that benefit the community as a whole & drive our shared success.
• Transparency - We are committed to open, honest, & clear communication. We hold ourselves accountable for maintaining the trust of our customers & team.
• Entrepreneurship - We are self-driven big-picture thinkers - we move fast & pivot when necessary to achieve our goals. 

Applicant Note: 

StyleSeat is a fully remote, distributed workforce, however, we only have business entities established in the below list of states and, thus, are unable to consider candidates who live in states not on this list for the time being.
**Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

* Arizona

* Alabama

* California

* Colorado

* Florida

* Georgia

* Illinois

* Indiana

* Massachusetts

* Maryland

* Michigan

* Nebraska

* New York

* New Jersey 

* Ohio

* Oregon

* Pennsylvania

*Virginia 

* Washington

Please note: We do not accept resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies. We are only considering direct applications from candidates.