Engineering Manager C++ Consumer Devices

Shape consumer device software as an Engineering Manager at Rakuten Kobo, using C++ experience to guide delivery and team development.This Toronto-area leadership role oversees engineers and testers building software for Kobo eReaders. You will balance immediate product goals, future technical needs, and team health while coordinating work across delivery leaders. Success requires technical understanding, people management, and clear communication with engineering and organizational leadership.Key Responsibilities:
Guide three Agile teams focused on Kobo eReader softwareParticipate in system design, delivery, monitoring, and incident responseProvide feedback and coaching through one-to-ones and other settingsRepresent technical approaches and team needs in strategic discussionsCoordinate seamless collaboration on larger cross-team projectsRequirements:
Five or more years in Software Engineering leadershipFive or more years of Software Engineering experience, preferably C++Extensive individual management and performance review experienceStrong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skillsPractical project management experience and AI-assisted workflow knowledgeUse C++, people leadership, and strategic communication to advance Kobo’s consumer eReader software teams near Toronto.
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