Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Governance

Posted on 9/13/2024

Retool

Retool

201-500 employees

Simplifies development of internal business tools

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$188.4k - $251.9kAnnually

+ Equity + Commission + Bonuses

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work location.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Product Design
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience successfully leading engineering teams that ship rapidly and embrace experimentation, with thoughtfulness around engineering culture, process, and identity
  • A collaborative skillset to partner effectively with product, design, and go-to-market counterparts: you're proficient in navigating ambiguity, managing stakeholders, communicating in a structured manner, as well as driving maximal accountability and excellence
  • Deep technical understanding; we don’t expect you to write code daily, but you should be able to navigate our codebase and engage deeply on design and architecture
  • Strong product sense and ability to take input and drive to decisions quickly: you have a history of orienting teams and setting strategy toward engineering goals, with a bias toward impact
  • A propensity to operate as a business-owner, prioritizing business needs and making sure your teams deeply understand the business context in which they operate
  • At Retool, we expect our engineering managers to roll up their sleeves when it comes to hiring: whether that be jumping in to help with sourcing, writing a job description like this one, or selling candidates—it’s on you to build your team
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coach a fullstack team of engineers; support the team by identifying growth opportunities, providing continuous feedback and performance management as needed
  • Collaborate with Product and Design counterparts: we don’t do many “handoffs” and expect you to build a deep partnership with your peers from the idea stage to shipping and directly following up with customers
  • Define your team ownership and boundaries to effectively achieve outcomes for the business—you’ll work with the broader engineering leadership team to make sure your team is always positioned and staffed to do its best work
  • Introduce scalable, repeatable processes that help engineering and product teams deliver a successful product
  • Meet with customers to better understand product sentiment and improve your team's decision making
  • 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 tools using a drag-and-drop interface, which reduces the need for extensive coding and makes it accessible to those with limited programming skills. Retool manages data fetching and user interface concerns, allowing developers to concentrate on customization. The company operates on a subscription model, offering features like on-premises installation and collaborative app editing. Retool addresses the need for efficient internal tools, helping businesses streamline operations and improve productivity.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$160.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Retool's expansion to external apps broadens its market reach.
  • Partnership with OpenAI enhances AI capabilities in business applications.
  • Growing demand for low-code platforms boosts Retool's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other low-code platforms like OutSystems and Mendix.
  • Potential vulnerabilities in third-party integrations, such as Google Authenticator.
  • Expansion into external apps may dilute Retool's brand identity.

What makes Retool unique

  • Retool simplifies internal tool development with a drag-and-drop interface.
  • It supports a wide range of databases and APIs, enhancing integration capabilities.
  • Retool's platform reduces coding needs, making it accessible to non-programmers.

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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

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