Engineering Manager, Backend

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to delivery. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. By normalizing health & wellness challenges and innovating on their solutions, we’re making better health outcomes easier to achieve. 

Hims & Hers is a public company, traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HIMS.” To learn more about the brand and offerings, you can visit hims.com/about and hims.com/how-it-works . For information on the company’s outstanding benefits, culture, and its talent-first flexible/remote work approach, see below and visit www.hims.com/careers-professionals.

About the Role:

Hims & Hers seeks an experienced, self-motivated, and results-driven Backend Engineering Manager. The candidate must be a leader, have a strong process architecture mindset and system implementation experience, and have the ability to grow engineering teams. In this role, you will work closely with technical program managers, product managers  and business sponsors to deliver systems, process, and platform solutions to meet Hims & Hers business needs for our Ecommerce platform and operations. You will also be instrumental in ensuring our backend systems are robust, scalable, and flexible for the needs of our growing, fast-paced business.

You Will:

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment

• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations

• Collaborate with HR in hiring and onboarding new team members

• Define and execute the technical roadmap for a backend domain team, aligning it with the company's strategic goals

• Ensure the engineering team follows best practices, coding standards, and maintains code quality

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to make informed technical decisions

• Partner with technical program managers to plan, prioritize, and manage the development of backend features and projects, ensuring on-time delivery

• Work closely with product managers to define project requirements, scope, and timelines

• Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues

• Collaborate with other engineering teams, including front-end, DevOps, and data engineering, to ensure seamless integration of backend services

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide project updates

• Implement and maintain robust testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of backend systems

• Ensure resolution of production issues and incidents promptly

You Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• 7+ years of experience in development, with a strong background in backend systems

• Ideally 3+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, with a track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams

• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin or other OOP languages and web frameworks

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):

• Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles

• Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution

• Offsite team retreats

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you're not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match.

Hims considers all qualified applicants for employment, including applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any similar state or local fair chance laws.

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