Engineering Manager | Shogun | Remote (Canada)
Posted 2025-09-08
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><a href="https://getshogun.com/" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Shogun</a> empowers ecommerce brands to create optimized shopping experiences.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Starting out as a website builder in 2015, Shogun has expanded into an all-in-one platform for ecommerce conversion rate optimization; offering AB testing, Personalization, and SEO feature sets in addition to its flagship visual editing and content management offerings. Ten years in the industry and tens of thousands of clients have made Shogun a household name in ecommerce enablement.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Fully distributed from inception, Shogun has been recognized as a pre-pandemic pioneer of remote work. Our company and products are informed by diverse perspectives. We have no offices, and are looking for team members who are biased to action, thrive on autonomy, and embrace a true startup mentality.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Shogun was bootstrapped to millions in revenue from 2015–2018, and has since raised $100M+ from top tier investors, including Insight Partners, Initialized Capital, Accel, VMG Partners, and Y Combinator to continue expansion.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Location</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">For this position, we are looking for candidates located in Canada and the US.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Job Overview</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">As an Engineering Manager at Shogun, you will lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, driving the development and implementation of innovative solutions that enhances our platform for our merchants. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, ensure adherence to best practices, and maintain a strong focus on user experience. Your role will involve managing project timelines, optimizing workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This role will collaborate with our Product and Support teams. It will report to the Director of Engineering.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth and success.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Oversee the development and implementation of new features and enhancements for Shogun.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Collaborate with our Director of Product, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver high-quality software.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, maintaining high standards of software quality.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and prioritization to meet the company vision.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Who You Are / Need to Have</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams with a history of developing highly available, scalable, and robust services for SaaS products.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">5+ years of experience with either Ruby on Rails or React as a software engineer.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with measuring performance of both people and products.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience growing software development engineering teams through hiring and career development.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">You are passionate about user experience and creating the best in class tools for ecommerce store owners.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software engineering.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Familiarity with agile methodologies and development practices.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Nice to Have</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or Salesforce Commerce Cloud</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Salary Range</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Canada: C$148,750 – C$175,000</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">US: $173,875 – $235,175</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, other business considerations.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Salary Range</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">$173,875—$235,175 USD</p>
<h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2"><strong class=" font-semibold">A Note to Future Shogies</strong></h3>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We know the <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">confidence gap</a> and <a href="https://www.braintreepayments.com/blog/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">imposter syndrome</a> can get in the way of meeting potential Shogies. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We encourage you to apply if you feel this role is a good fit for you, and we look forward to hearing from you!</p>
<h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2"><strong class=" font-semibold">What We Offer (Varies by Location)</strong></h3>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Competitive salary</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company-sponsored healthcare, visioncare, dentalcare for you and your dependents</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Retirement plans with matching contributions (401k, Pension, and RRSP)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Paid parental leave</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Stock options</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Yearly company off-sites</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Home office set-up reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Monthly home office productivity reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Co-working space reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">PTO, sick leave, holidays, Shogie appreciation days</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Learning and Development reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Mental health and wellbeing offerings</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Quarterly Wellness reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Remote work – We are a diverse and<a href="https://getshogun.com/remote-life/the-many-desks-of-shogun" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> distributed team</a> that uses Slack, Zoom, Notion, and other tools to stay connected</span></li>
</ul>
<h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2"><strong class=" font-semibold">Our Values</strong></h3>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Work in the open: We strive for transparency and operate with high integrity. We value diverse feedback and give insight to both our Shogies and clients.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">People are People: We believe everyone should be treated with respect. We seek to understand teammates and clients through questions and feedback.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Win and grow together: We are all on the Shogun team, and love to see teammates and clients succeed. We challenge, learn from, help out, and cheer each other on as we continue to grow.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Biased to Action: Agility and ownership in all that we do. We deliver value to each other and clients iteratively and quickly.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Shogun supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At this time Shogun does not use AI to make recruiting or hiring decisions.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Please refer to the position specific location requirements listed under the location section of the job description as we are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the mentioned location(s) without requiring employment visa sponsorship.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Starting out as a website builder in 2015, Shogun has expanded into an all-in-one platform for ecommerce conversion rate optimization; offering AB testing, Personalization, and SEO feature sets in addition to its flagship visual editing and content management offerings. Ten years in the industry and tens of thousands of clients have made Shogun a household name in ecommerce enablement.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Fully distributed from inception, Shogun has been recognized as a pre-pandemic pioneer of remote work. Our company and products are informed by diverse perspectives. We have no offices, and are looking for team members who are biased to action, thrive on autonomy, and embrace a true startup mentality.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Shogun was bootstrapped to millions in revenue from 2015–2018, and has since raised $100M+ from top tier investors, including Insight Partners, Initialized Capital, Accel, VMG Partners, and Y Combinator to continue expansion.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Location</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">For this position, we are looking for candidates located in Canada and the US.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Job Overview</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">As an Engineering Manager at Shogun, you will lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, driving the development and implementation of innovative solutions that enhances our platform for our merchants. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, ensure adherence to best practices, and maintain a strong focus on user experience. Your role will involve managing project timelines, optimizing workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">This role will collaborate with our Product and Support teams. It will report to the Director of Engineering.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth and success.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Oversee the development and implementation of new features and enhancements for Shogun.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Collaborate with our Director of Product, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver high-quality software.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, maintaining high standards of software quality.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and prioritization to meet the company vision.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Who You Are / Need to Have</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams with a history of developing highly available, scalable, and robust services for SaaS products.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">5+ years of experience with either Ruby on Rails or React as a software engineer.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with measuring performance of both people and products.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience growing software development engineering teams through hiring and career development.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">You are passionate about user experience and creating the best in class tools for ecommerce store owners.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software engineering.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Familiarity with agile methodologies and development practices.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Nice to Have</strong></p>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Experience with ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or Salesforce Commerce Cloud</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Salary Range</strong></p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Canada: C$148,750 – C$175,000</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">US: $173,875 – $235,175</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, other business considerations.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Salary Range</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">$173,875—$235,175 USD</p>
<h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2"><strong class=" font-semibold">A Note to Future Shogies</strong></h3>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">We know the <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">confidence gap</a> and <a href="https://www.braintreepayments.com/blog/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">imposter syndrome</a> can get in the way of meeting potential Shogies. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your candidacy and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter, even if your experience doesn’t match our exact requirements. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels like they belong. We encourage you to apply if you feel this role is a good fit for you, and we look forward to hearing from you!</p>
<h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2"><strong class=" font-semibold">What We Offer (Varies by Location)</strong></h3>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Competitive salary</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Company-sponsored healthcare, visioncare, dentalcare for you and your dependents</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Retirement plans with matching contributions (401k, Pension, and RRSP)</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Paid parental leave</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Stock options</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Yearly company off-sites</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Home office set-up reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Monthly home office productivity reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Co-working space reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">PTO, sick leave, holidays, Shogie appreciation days</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Learning and Development reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Mental health and wellbeing offerings</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Quarterly Wellness reimbursement</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Remote work – We are a diverse and<a href="https://getshogun.com/remote-life/the-many-desks-of-shogun" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> distributed team</a> that uses Slack, Zoom, Notion, and other tools to stay connected</span></li>
</ul>
<h3 class=" text-white font-semibold text-lg mb-2"><strong class=" font-semibold">Our Values</strong></h3>
<ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6">
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Work in the open: We strive for transparency and operate with high integrity. We value diverse feedback and give insight to both our Shogies and clients.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">People are People: We believe everyone should be treated with respect. We seek to understand teammates and clients through questions and feedback.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Win and grow together: We are all on the Shogun team, and love to see teammates and clients succeed. We challenge, learn from, help out, and cheer each other on as we continue to grow.</span></li>
<li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Biased to Action: Agility and ownership in all that we do. We deliver value to each other and clients iteratively and quickly.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Shogun supports workplace diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">At this time Shogun does not use AI to make recruiting or hiring decisions.</p>
<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Please refer to the position specific location requirements listed under the location section of the job description as we are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the mentioned location(s) without requiring employment visa sponsorship.</p>