Software Engineering Manager at Cricut

Cricut is looking for a talented Engineer Manager to help us take our apps to the next level. The position demands a candidate capable of doing high-quality work against technical and schedule challenges, while following strong software design and process principles. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic team, working on cutting edge mobile technology. You are a driver of change and you have yet to meet a technological challenge you cannot resolve. You are dedicated to developing clean code that will help shape software which thrills our users.  Responsibilities  • Lead with ownership: thrive in ambiguity, proactively clarify requirements, and drive work forward without waiting for direction  • Lead and support 1–2 product pods, each consisting of a Tech Lead, Senior Engineers, and contractors across iOS, Android, and Desktop  • Spend ~30% of time in the code (reviewing code, PRs, etc.).  • Set goals, give feedback, conduct performance reviews, and actively manage career development for direct reports  • Partner with Product Management and UX at the roadmap level to align pod priorities with business goals  • Own hiring for your pods — drive job descriptions, run interview loops, make hiring decisions, and onboard new team members  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture; address dynamics and morale proactively  • Support architectural planning and technical direction without owning it — your Tech Leads drive technical decisions; you ensure they have the clarity, resources, and space to do so  • Break down quarterly plans into pod-level commitments and manage delivery timelines across your teams  • Act as a bridge between engineering and other departments (product, design, QA, marketing)  • Guide Agile/Scrum practices across your pods; ensure ceremonies are effective, not performative  • Manage contractor relationships and coordinate with offshore teams