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Job Description
Job Description
About Ditto :
Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions. As a fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO, our team is globally distributed, and our core values are trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.
About the Position
Ditto aims to expand the internet beyond traditional reach. Our groundbreaking software empowers devices to synchronize data in real-time, using cutting-edge, peer-to-peer database technology that runs on mobile, web, IoT, and server systems, automatically syncing data changes.
Help us ignite the future of highly scalable data synchronization as an Engineering Manager in Ditto's Cloud group! We are seeking a technical leader to drive innovation and expand the capabilities of our database platform.
Your role will involve guiding a talented team to build and enhance key backend systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to shape the future of our technology and the services that underpin it.
As the Engineering Manager, You Will :
- Lead, Mentor, and Grow : Guide and grow a team of 6–8 skilled and globally distributed engineers, supporting their technical success, career development, and personal growth. Provide mentorship and coaching to help team members achieve their full potential.
- Deliver Excellence : Plan and deliver high-quality solutions that meet business and technical goals.
- Contribute to Architecture : Be an active participant in the design and implementation of system architectures, focusing on scalability and reliability.
- Enhance Database Performance & Scalability : Drive optimizations for high-throughput, low-latency distributed databases, ensuring robust data consistency and fault tolerance.
- Shape the Roadmap : Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to build the team's roadmap, incorporating input from customers, engineers, and researchers.
- Support Software Operations : Ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of systems by supporting software in production environments in partnership with our SRE team.
Foster Culture : Set an example by cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and continual improvement aligned with Ditto's core values.
What You'll Need :
Nice to Haves :
Benefits we offer : Competitive salaries
Stock options
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Flexible vacation policy
401(k) plan
Come join our remote team and discover the possibilities of your best career!
Equal Opportunity Employer : Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.
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