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Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Self-Serve

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Retool

Retool

201-500 employees

Simplifies development of internal business tools

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$188.4k - $251.9kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission + Bonuses

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience successfully leading and managing product engineering teams; teams that ship rapidly and embrace experimentation is a huge plus (think: Growth or New User Experience teams)
  • Strong product sense, and the ability to take input and drive to decisions quickly.
  • While you're not expected to write code daily, your strong technical skills enable you to navigate our codebase and engage deeply on design and architecture.
  • Ability to manage stakeholders, communicate in a structured manner, and drive maximal accountability.
  • Successfully recruit, build, and scale teams: we expect our engineering managers to roll up their sleeves, whether it's jumping in to help with sourcing, crafting a job description like this one (hello from a fellow EM!), or selling candidates, it's on you to build your team.
  • Ability to operate as a business-owner, prioritizing business needs first-and-foremost, and making sure your teams deeply understand the business context in which they operate.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coach a fullstack team of engineers; support the team by identifying growth opportunities, providing continuous feedback, and performance management as needed.
  • Define your team ownership and boundaries to most effectively achieve outcomes for the business. You’ll work with the broader EM team to make sure your team is always positioned and staffed to do its best work.
  • Collaborate with product managers and product designers. We don’t do many “handoffs”—we expect you to build a deep partnership with your peers that is collaborative from idea to shipping to following up with customers.
  • Meet directly with our customers to better understand their needs, and partner deeply with our data teams.
  • Introduce scalable, repeatable processes that help engineering and product teams deliver a successful product.
  • Partner closely with recruiting to strategically scale your team, prioritizing the hiring of a diverse and driven group of engineers.

Retool simplifies the creation of internal tools for businesses, focusing on developers, IT teams, and technology leaders. Its platform allows users to build custom applications by connecting to various databases and APIs, such as Postgres and Google Sheets. Users can create applications using a drag-and-drop interface, which reduces the need for extensive coding and makes it accessible to those with limited programming skills. Retool handles data fetching and user interface concerns, allowing developers to concentrate on customizing their tools. The company operates on a subscription model, offering features like on-premises installation and collaborative app editing, with enterprise solutions for larger organizations. Retool addresses the need for efficient internal tools, helping businesses streamline operations and improve productivity.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$141.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Retool's partnerships with industry giants like OpenAI and Fortress Trust enhance its platform capabilities and market credibility.
  • The launch of Retool Workflows and Retool for External Apps demonstrates the company's commitment to continuous innovation and addressing broader business needs.
  • High-profile clients like Amazon, OpenAI, and Pinterest validate Retool's effectiveness and reliability in the market.

What critics are saying

  • The low-code platform market is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Retool's growth.
  • Expanding from internal to external apps may stretch resources and focus, potentially leading to execution challenges.

What makes Retool unique

  • Retool's drag-and-drop interface significantly reduces the time and effort required to build internal tools, making it accessible even to those with limited programming skills.
  • The platform's ability to connect to a wide range of databases and APIs, such as Postgres, REST APIs, GraphQL, Firebase, and Google Sheets, offers unparalleled flexibility.
  • Retool's recent expansion to support external apps broadens its market reach, setting it apart from competitors focused solely on internal tools.

Benefits

Competitive healthcare, dental and vision benefits.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner at our San Francisco and New York offices.

$1,200 annual stipend for anything learning-related (books, conferences, classes, etc.).

$1,000 work-from-home-setup stipend.

Take the time you need to recharge!

Family planning support and paid parental leave.

Enrollment and matching up to an effective rate of 4%.

Mental health and wellness benefits