Engineering Manager

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to join our growing team.

In this role, you will lead our Core and Growth teams; two foundational pillars of Practice Better's product organization. In this role, you'll guide the teams responsible for everything from booking, telehealth, and payments to onboarding, conversion, and early customer success. You'll play a critical role in shaping how we deliver reliable, high-impact experiences for our customers while building the systems and structure that support our next stage of scale..

The ideal candidate is is a hands-on leader that blends strategy, execution, and mentorship. You'll partner closely with Product and Design to align on priorities, drive operational excellence, and ensure the right balance between innovation and stability. You'll also help evolve our development processes and foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, and continuous improvement across both teams. You are energized by leading talented engineers through growth, navigating complex systems and integrations, and finding scalable solutions that deliver real customer value - this role is for you.

Note: Practice Better is a remote-first company with team members across North America. However, this particular role is currently open to Canadian-based candidates only, and preference will be given to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

• Build, mentor, and empower two high-performing teams (Core Growth) responsible for product fundamentals and conversion-critical experiences & hire top talent while maintaining high technical and cultural standards.
• Partner with Product and Design on roadmap definition, ensuring alignment between impact, effort, and strategic outcomes as well as own prioritization across two teams, balancing short-term delivery, technical debt reduction, and platform scalability.
• Act as a key bridge between Engineering, Product, Design, and Customer Success &
• Collaborate with Product, Design and Customer Experience teams as well as Platform and AI teams to support shared architecture and drive product innovation translating complex technical updates into clear, actionable communication for business stakeholders.
• Maintain oversight of 20 third-party integrations, ensuring reliability, uptime, and proactive vendor coordination whilst making informed build-vs-buy decisions with consideration for cost, maintenance, and long-term scalability.
• Identify and remove systemic blockers to engineering productivity, driving continuous improvement, defining and tracking operational metrics as well as team health indicators

• 8 years of relevant experience in Engineering Management & Leadership with 3 years managing multiple engineering teams
• Proven ability to guide management and maintenance operating in a complex third-party integrations (e.g. Stripe, Zoom, Fullscript) and vendor ecosystems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a bias for clarity and action
• Strong technical grounding in web application architecture (React, , or similar), APIs, and integrations
• Analytical, curious, and adaptable - you seek solutions, not perfection
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment

• Awareness and experience working with current AI trends with enthusiasm for applying AI to improve development efficiency or customer experience

At Practice Better, we believe in pay transparency, equity, and fairness. We benchmark compensation against similar-stage, high-growth SaaS companies in both Canada and the United States and review our salary bands regularly to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with market trends.

Each role has a defined pay range based on its level, scope, and geographic location. Final offers are determined by several factors, including experience, demonstrated skills, and location, to ensure consistency and equity across our team.

Anticipated Base Salary Range (Canada): $150,000 – $170,000 CAD

We take a holistic approach to compensation, combining salary, bonus, equity, benefits, and flexibility. Our goal is to provide total rewards that support both your professional growth and personal well-being.

The range above reflects our expected compensation for this role, based on current market data. Final offers may vary depending on factors such as location, skills, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. All compensation ranges are reviewed regularly and may evolve over time to reflect changes in the market.

Comprehensive Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package for full-time, permanent employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage from day 1, as well as RRSP matching, generous paid parental leave, and annual learning stipends.

Remote-First, Connected Culture
Our remote-first model gives you autonomy and flexibility, with optional access to our downtown Toronto office for in-person collaboration. We also host regular off-sites and team gatherings across North America, because connection, creativity, and shared moments matter.

Wellness and Growth

• Unlimited vacation, built on trust, clear expectations, and real support for taking time off
• Company RRSP program with employer-matched contributions
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits from day 1
• $750 annual Health & Wellness Allowance
• $1,000 annual Learning & Development Allowance to support your growth
• $500 annual Home Office Allowance to set up a productive remote workspace
• Sprout Family: personalized support for family-building and fertility journeys
• Inkblot: confidential, digital mental health support from licensed professionals
• Company-wide holiday closure in December
• Regular virtual company-wide events, lunches, and team socials to stay connected