Hybrid Engineering Manager

at Propeller

• Job title: Engineering Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, Node.js, React, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Surry Hills, Australia

About the role

• Engineering Manager leading GIS & Survey team at Propeller, empowering engineers to build customer-focused products. Solving complex challenges with a focus on mentorship and leadership.

Responsibilities

• At Propeller, solving complex engineering challenges is at the heart of what we do — and strong leadership is key to making that happen.
• As Engineering Manager for our GIS & Survey team, your mission is to empower engineers to build scalable, high-quality, customer-focused products that advance our platform on a global scale.
• You’ll lead efforts to add advanced GIS features and bridge the gap between survey and GIS capabilities, creating a seamless, integrated experience for our users.
• You’ll lead and mentor a team of full-stack engineers, driving delivery while championing code quality, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• You'll guide the team’s technical direction and ensure we’re always moving towards smarter, faster, and more sustainable ways of working.
• Beyond the technical, you’ll actively support your team’s career growth — through regular feedback, coaching, and opportunities that stretch their skills and keep them learning.
• While your focus is on leadership, you'll stay close to the code when needed, so you can lead with empathy and real insight into the team’s day-to-day.
• Responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure alignment, contribute to roadmap planning, and deliver impactful products
• Support team members’ growth through regular feedback, coaching, and tailored development opportunities
• Advocate for and implement strong engineering practices to help the team continuously raise their technical standards
• Identify and remove blockers—whether technical, process-related, or interpersonal—to keep the team moving forward smoothly
• Partner with the Talent team to help hire great engineers and actively support new hires during onboarding to set them up for success.

Requirements

• You’ve either had prior leadership experience or have a passion for mentorship and leadership.
• You have solid full-stack development experience and stay hands-on when needed, so you can lead with empathy and truly understand the team’s day-to-day challenges.
• You lead with empathy, stay open to feedback, and create a safe environment where people can do their best work
• You’re always looking for ways to improve processes, systems, and how the team works together
• You care deeply about people — mentoring, coaching, and helping others grow is a key part of how you lead
• **Bonus points for:**
• Extensive experience working in React, NodeJS, Typescript and AWS Cloud technologies.

Benefits

• Employee share options
• Professional development budget and leave
• The opportunity to take part in our mentorship program
• Mental health resources
• Monthly telephone and/or internet allowance
• Paid primary & secondary parental leave policies
• Hybrid work arrangements and WFH equipment provided