Engineering Manager, User Foundation (Users, Identity & Community)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager, User Foundation (Users, Identity & Community) in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical engineering team responsible for building the foundational user and business identity systems that power key products and AI-driven experiences. You will define and execute the technical strategy for authoritative user data, ensuring consistency, privacy, and scalability across online, offline, and event-driven systems. By collaborating closely with product, infrastructure, and cross-organizational partners, you will enable reliable, governed data interfaces that support seamless product experiences. The position requires a combination of deep technical expertise, leadership experience, and a strong focus on inclusive team culture. Your work will have high impact across the organization, shaping how user and business data is managed, trusted, and leveraged at scale.

Accountabilities:

Lead the User Foundation team responsible for authoritative user and business data models, online APIs, and event interfaces
Define and drive multi-year technical strategy for scalable, privacy-first user identity systems
Ensure consistent adoption of governed interfaces to maintain high-quality, compliant source-of-truth data
Establish and scale data governance practices, including cataloging, auditing, and compliance-by-design
Enable AI and product teams with trusted, well-governed user data for personalization and advanced analytics
Collaborate across product, infrastructure, and cross-org teams to deliver high-impact systems and workflows
Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team while fostering an inclusive, high-ownership culture

Requirements:

10+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years in engineering management or equivalent leadership roles
Strong background in distributed, large-scale backend and data systems: domain modeling, APIs, event-driven architectures, and offline pipelines
Proven experience driving adoption across multiple stakeholders and complex organizational structures
Expertise in building systems with scale, performance, privacy, compliance, and governance considerations
Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to define technical vision and influence cross-functional teams
Track record of inclusive leadership, talent development, and building high-ownership teams
Preferred: experience with identity/user/account modeling at scale, data governance practices, and partnership with compliance or trust organizations

Benefits:

Competitive salary range of $204,000 – $255,000 USD, based on experience and role responsibilities
Fully remote within eligible U.S. states, with occasional onsite or offsite collaboration as needed
Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement and financial benefits, including 401(k) and employer-paid insurance options
Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave policies
Professional development support and opportunities for career growth
Inclusive and collaborative work environment with focus on innovation, trust, and impact
Additional perks may include equity, bonus eligibility, and travel credits

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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Engineering Manager, User Foundation (Users, Identity & Community)

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