Engineering Manager, Event Planner Job at Engine in Houston

Overview

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At Engine, we're transforming business travel into something personalized, rewarding, and simple. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. We are building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place. We are looking for exceptional, mission-driven people to help redefine how businesses manage and experience travel.

We are a rapidly growing company backed by investors and with a track record of broad adoption across thousands of companies and travelers. Engine’s mission is to deliver world-class personalization and convenience while helping businesses save money through intelligent automation.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Event Planner team, a greenfield effort focused on making event planning seamless. The team is building a new product from the ground up to help organize everything from company off-sites to group gatherings, ensuring participants know how, when, and where to book travel. This work spans full-stack development and combines member-facing and public-facing experiences, creating tools that simplify coordination, booking, and logistics. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of event planning at Engine while leading a team tackling one of the most complex challenges in travel.

Your Mission

As part of the Engine team, you’ll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here’s what you’ll take charge of :

• Lead a high-performing engineering team by driving collaboration, growth, and accountability. Set clear goals, provide strategic direction, and develop talent to ensure long-term success.
• Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle of engineering projects , ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and technical excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical initiatives with business objectives while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and scalability.
• Drive efficiency through agile methodologies and engineering best practices , continuously refining workflows, tools, and processes. Use key performance metrics to measure success and optimize team productivity.
• Act as the bridge between engineering and other teams , ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities. Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for business stakeholders and leadership.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies , integrating innovative solutions that enhance product development and business growth. Advocate for new tools and strategies that drive efficiency, scalability, and long-term technical success.

Qualifications & What You'll Bring

Applications for this role will be accepted through 12 / 8 / 2025 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range

$185,000—$220,000 USD

Applications welcome for this role and related opportunities at Engine.

Job Details

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