Job Application for Engineering Manager at Technology & Product

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Minimum year of experience: 3

ZEALS

Engineering Manager

Location: Japan - Remote

Are You Looking To...

  • Make meaningful changes at the fastest-growing tech company in Japan?
  • Work in a fair, highly flexible, inclusive environment where anyone, regardless of their background, can make an impact?
  • Build the next bold idea in customer acquisition and revenue growth through conversational commerce technology?
  • Be part of a place where things happen fast?

About Us

We are a company focused on designing conversations and driving conversions. Our automated chat solution and conversational technology revolutionize how consumers purchase or act online. We convert customers who appear "unengaged" to become "valuable" through designed chat on Messaging Apps. Using AI-powered, human-designed conversation flows, we enable brands to build personalized, automated conversations with their consumers and create seamless shopping experiences.

Your Typical Day With Us

As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial leadership role in shaping engineering teams, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful projects. This role is adaptable across different teams and functions, allowing for flexibility based on evolving organizational needs. You will focus on fostering a high-performing team culture, aligning engineering strategies with business objectives, and delivering high-quality products and services.

Key Focus Areas

  • Building and Nurturing High-Performing Teams (Team Leadership and Development)
  • Driving Project Execution and Delivery
  • Shaping Technical Strategy and Scalable Architecture
  • Maintaining Excellence in Quality and Reliability
  • Facilitating Cross-Team Collaboration and Transparency
  • Making Strategic, Data-Driven Decisions
  • Optimizing Operations and Cost Efficiency
  • Attracting, Hiring, and Retaining Top Talent

What You’ll Need

  • 3+ years of management experience in cross-functional teams.
  • A deep understanding of backend/frontend technologies, APIs, microservices architecture, and integration patterns.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching abilities with both backend and frontend engineers.
  • Experience in project management, prioritization, and roadmap planning.
  • Proven track record of delivering integrated solutions that meet business requirements.

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Japanese language proficiency at a business or native level.
  • Understanding of cultural differences.
  • Knowledge and experience in chatbots, AI, marketing, and SaaS products.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range
  • Performance review twice a year
  • 10 days paid holidays during the first year, weekends off, national holidays, summer and winter break
  • Visa support for the right candidates
  • Highly flexible, remote-first organization
  • Housing allowance (within 1.5KM away from office)
  • Club activity allowance
  • Team building and lunch allowance
  • Bi-monthly company events

Ready to Roll Up Your Sleeves?

We strive to bring hospitality to everyone—be it our customers or you! We’re committed to making your experience better while providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience with colleagues you’ll be proud to work alongside.

If you’re ready to make an impact, apply for this role!