Full-Time

Senior Engineering Manager

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Superhuman

Superhuman

51-200 employees

Email management platform for productivity enhancement

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$205k - $240kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Canada

Hybrid role with option to work from San Francisco office or remotely from anywhere in North America or South America.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Python
Ruby
Java
Go
Scala
Requirements
  • 8-10+ years of experience contributing to engineering teams including 5+ years as a hands-on contributor, and 3+ years of leading teams.
  • Proficient in backend technologies such as Go, Java/Scala, Ruby, Python, etc.
  • Track record of managing and developing high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven teams.
  • Can communicate effectively across various mediums, and can produce and consume detailed written materials as needed without sacrificing speed.
  • Can take large, complex problems and break them into manageable pieces. You are a model of dependability.
  • Exercise astonishing attention for detail in everything that you do.
  • Speed matters. You take rapid and decisive steps forward, even in the face of uncertainty, recognizing action is the catalyst for progress and growth.
  • Move quickly and effectively, and always find ways to achieve more.
  • Embrace challenges, welcome feedback, and see effort as the path to mastery. You believe that you and others can always learn and grow.
  • Act with 100% responsibility for your outcomes as well as the outcomes of the company.
  • Demonstrate care and awareness for how your actions and words make others feel. You find ways to move forward from challenges stronger and happier. You chose to interpret situations positively rather than negatively.
  • Pursue challenging goals with passion and courage.
  • Discusses and debates ideas openly. Focuses on the customer and business ‘so what’ and challenges stakeholders to take impactful action.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and contribute to a multidisciplinary team of software engineers developing amazing user experiences.
  • Serve as an engineering leader and technical expert.
  • Create plans and processes, and drive execution for the engineering team.
  • Hire and mentor a world-class team including providing coaching and career guidance.
  • Advocate for code quality, new technologies, and architectural design within the company.
  • Follow projects from inception through implementation to help ensure they are on time and of remarkable quality.
  • Support initiatives to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and happiness.
  • Collaborate with product and delight teams to ship incredible features and products.

Superhuman provides an email management platform that enhances productivity for high-performing teams. It integrates with popular email services like Gmail and Outlook, offering features such as AI writing assistance, email summarization, and a unique Split Inbox to help users organize their messages more effectively. By minimizing time spent on repetitive tasks, Superhuman allows users to save over four hours each week, enabling them to concentrate on more critical responsibilities. Unlike other email management tools, Superhuman focuses specifically on the needs of professionals and businesses, operating on a subscription model to deliver its services.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$108.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

28%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $75M Series C funding round provides significant financial backing for further innovation and growth.
  • Superhuman's AI features, such as instant replies, can significantly improve productivity and efficiency for users.
  • The company's collaboration with OpenAI positions it at the forefront of AI-driven email solutions, offering a competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • The premium pricing of $30 per month may limit its user base to only those willing to pay for advanced features.
  • Competition from established email platforms like Gmail and Outlook could hinder Superhuman's market penetration.

What makes Superhuman unique

  • Superhuman's AI-powered instant replies feature offers more contextual and personalized responses compared to competitors like Gmail's smart replies.
  • The collaboration with OpenAI enhances Superhuman's capabilities, leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to streamline email management.
  • Superhuman's focus on achieving 'inbox zero' through innovative features sets it apart in the crowded email management market.

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