Engineer Manager (Mexico City - MX)
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About Howdy
Howdy.com, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, helps US companies who want to hire, manage, and retain their teams in Latin America (LatAm) directly but need help with multinational logistics, contracts, compliance, and culture. Companies that use Howdy.com get the best talent available in LatAm and gain access to an entire network and a thriving community of professionals who are changing the world. By partnering with Howdy.com, companies can expand their physical presence into some of the fastest-growing economies in LatAm.
Howdy.com is a member of Y Combinator and has garnered significant support from prominent investors, including Greycroft and Obvious Ventures. The company raised over $20 million in a series A venture capital round.
Our core values
#1 Sports Team: At Howdy, we win together. From players to support, everyone is vital to our success. We hire for excellence, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement. We collaborate, seek advice, and actively contribute to Howdy's victories.
Altruism: Demonstrating altruism involves prioritizing the team and assuming the best in others. We communicate openly, provide honest feedback, and extend grace. Altruism is selfless service, focusing on supporting our players and team growth.
Curiosity: Being curious at Howdy means having the willingness to learn, adapt, and explore new ideas. We question existing beliefs, embrace humility, and see curiosity as our superpower. Demonstrating curiosity involves researching unfamiliar tasks, asking questions to understand the full picture, and seeking better ways to complete routine tasks.
Have Spirit: Having spirit at Howdy is about celebrating wins, building a sense of community, and bringing positivity. Demonstrating spirit involves attending events, getting to know teammates, participating in challenges, and proudly wearing the Howdy swag. Simply put, it's about bringing a super-fan spirit to work every day.
Engineer Manager (Mexico City - MX)
As the Senior Engineer Manager, you will:
- Conduct 1:1 meetings
- Develop trust with engineers to detect risks early
- Gather stakeholder's insights about challenges, pain points and strategies that can be leveraged in supporting the engineer's growth strategy
- Guide and support the developers through day-to-day challenges
- Mentor the engineers in their career progression
- Monitor engineer satisfaction and performance. Conduct performance reviews and performance improvement plans as needed.
- Conduct interviews and asses potential candidates
- Contributes to constantly improving internal processes so that they drive the expected results in the areas of responsibility of the engineering department
- Influence colleagues to achieve the highest standards
Desired Skills:
- B2+ English level
- Project management techniques
- Agile methodologies knowledge
- Solid understanding of engineering principles and practices
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools and technologies
- In-depth technical knowledge of every aspect of the engineering process