Engineering Manager

Role Summary

• •Lead and mentor a full-stack engineering team, balancing hands-on coding with managerial responsibilities.
• •Drive innovation and technical delivery in a fast-paced, iterative environment focused on product scalability and maintainability.
• •Champion API-first design and guide the transition from monolithic to distributed, modular architectures.
• •Collaborate closely with Product Management and cross-functional teams to define and execute the team roadmap.
• •Manage the full software development lifecycle including incident response, agile ceremonies, and recruiting.

About the Company

• •Kin is a fast-growing digital insurer focused on home insurance with a direct-to-consumer model.
• •Recognized repeatedly as a best place to work and top startup employer by Built In Chicago and Forbes.
• •Company culture emphasizes empathy, ownership, open communication, and quality.
• •Operates as a fully licensed carrier with a policyholder-owned reciprocal exchange structure.
• •Offers a comprehensive benefits package and equity, supporting employee well-being and growth.

What You Should Know

• •Ideal candidates are entrepreneurial, hands-on leaders comfortable managing distributed teams.
• •Role demands strong technical expertise in distributed systems and cloud architecture alongside leadership.
• •Applicants should be prepared to work onsite in the United States and thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
• •Opportunity to influence product innovation while maintaining high standards for system reliability and scalability.
• •The company supports professional development and offers competitive compensation including RSUs.

Key Required Skills