New York City, NY, United States On-site Employment $197.4K – $240K

Watershed is hiring an Engineering manager, product

About the Role

This role involves leading a team of engineers to design, develop, and deliver high-impact product features. The ideal candidate will balance technical leadership with people management, fostering team growth while ensuring delivery against product goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of software engineers through the full development lifecycle
  • Collaborate with product managers to define roadmap priorities
  • Drive technical planning and execution of product initiatives
  • Mentor engineers in technical and professional development
  • Establish engineering standards and best practices
  • Oversee code quality, system reliability, and performance
  • Facilitate agile processes and team rituals
  • Identify and resolve technical debt
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including design and data
  • Ensure alignment between engineering output and business objectives
  • Support hiring and onboarding of new team members
  • Promote a culture of inclusion, feedback, and continuous improvement
  • Manage project timelines and delivery commitments
  • Translate complex product requirements into technical specifications
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies where appropriate
  • Represent engineering in leadership discussions
  • Monitor team health and performance metrics
  • Balance short-term delivery with long-term scalability
  • Troubleshoot critical production issues when needed
  • Encourage innovation and experimentation within the team

Nice to Have

  • Experience in climate tech or sustainability software
  • Background in B2B SaaS product development
  • Exposure to data-intensive applications
  • Leadership experience in high-growth startups
  • Knowledge of carbon accounting or environmental data
  • Familiarity with regulatory reporting standards
  • Experience scaling engineering teams beyond ten members
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Advanced degree in a technical field

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and in-office collaboration

Team

Part of the product engineering team focused on building climate and sustainability software

About the Role

This position is central to advancing the company’s mission through technical leadership. The engineering manager will own the development and execution of key product features that enable enterprises to measure, analyze, and reduce their environmental impact.

Culture and Values

The organization values transparency, technical rigor, and a deep commitment to climate action. Team members are expected to operate with integrity, take initiative, and contribute to a supportive, high-performing environment.

Growth Opportunities

Leaders in this role are positioned to shape the future of the engineering organization. There are clear pathways for advancement into larger leadership roles as the company scales.

Available for qualified candidates

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About company
Watershed
Watershed is the enterprise sustainability platform. Companies like Airbnb, Carlyle Group, FedEx, Visa, and Dr. Martens use Watershed to manage climate and ESG data, produce audit-ready metrics for voluntary and regulatory reporting including CSRD, and drive real decarbonization.
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Job Details
Department Tech Engineering
Category management
Posted 6 months ago