What is an Engineering Manager at Faire?
An Engineering Manager at Faire is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the technical vision, execution, and people development within a fast-growing, high-scale global marketplace. Faire connects hundreds of thousands of independent retailers with emerging and established brands, meaning your work directly impacts the livelihoods of small business owners worldwide. As an engineering leader, you will be tasked with building and scaling systems that handle complex wholesale dynamics, search and recommendation algorithms, international expansion, and sophisticated financial tools like net-60 payment terms.
The role requires a delicate balance of deep technical expertise and strong organizational leadership. You will not merely manage tasks; you will shape the engineering culture, mentor high-performing engineers, and collaborate closely with product management, design, and data science to deliver high-impact features. Whether you are leading a team focused on search discovery, logistics, checkout, or brand onboarding, your ultimate goal is to build a reliable, secure, and delightful experience that levels the playing field for independent businesses.
This position is both challenging and deeply rewarding, demanding leaders who can thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. To succeed, you must be comfortable navigating ambiguity, making rapid trade-offs between speed and system longevity, and championing a culture of empathy, ownership, and continuous learning.

