Engineering Manager

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating

our wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join the leadership of our Core Functionality team. As one of several leaders on the team, you will be responsible for managing a high-performing team of engineers, driving technical excellence, and contributing to architectural decisions and technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineers; junior, mid-level, and senior.
• Champion engineering best practices, including code reviews, test development, and automated deployment processes.
• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team through coaching and career development.
• Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Establish and monitor key engineering KPIs, focusing on flow metrics such as lead time, cycle time, and throughput to ensure predictability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in data engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Manage technical debt and ensure the long-term health and scalability of our complex codebase.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and technical excellence within the team.
• Provide regular reporting on team performance and project status to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience on complex systems, including in an engineering management role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java.
• Demonstrated success building and managing high-performance engineering teams.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and system design skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in team building, mentoring, and performance management.
• Experience with Agile/Kanban methodologies and modern development practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience with containerization technologies ( Docker, Kubernetes ).
• Experience implementing modern observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Experience scaling engineering teams in fast-growing organizations.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

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