Manager, Software Engineering

The role

You will lead the Aktiv development team to drive technical innovation and manage a group of engineers. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions across various platforms and technologies.

What you will do

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of high-performing engineers.
• Provide continuous feedback, address performance, and recognize contributions.
• Maintain visibility into team health through regular 1:1s.
• Lead strategic initiatives, balancing high-impact projects with technical debt management and resource allocation.
• Partner with Product and Design teams to define roadmaps and prioritize backlogs.
• Foster continuous improvement in code quality, architecture, and team processes.
• Resolve conflicts and facilitate decision-making within the team.
• Manage cross-functional relationships.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, OR at least 7 years of industry experience building and shipping software.
• Proven experience leading software engineering teams, growing talent, and navigating complex technical problems.
• Demonstrated experience shipping both web and mobile products at scale.
• Prior hands-on experience as a software engineer.
• Strong ability to decompose complex business problems into actionable technical plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Java and/or React preferred

Benefits

• 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
• Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care

About the company

Top Hat has a noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work. The company offers a flexible, remote first work environment and a management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection.