Engineering Manager, Frontend - Remote (Canada)

Overview

Engineering Manager, Frontend - Remote (Canada). Proof is revolutionizing how law firms operate. Our platform has become the trusted choice for thousands of legal professionals who depend on us to streamline their workflows and unlock new levels of efficiency. As we scale rapidly, we're seeking an Engineering Manager who codes alongside their team and leads by example.

The Role: A True Player-Coach

This is not a meetings-only management role. We need someone who writes production code regularly, reviews PRs daily, and stays deeply connected to our technical stack. You'll be in the codebase every day—debugging issues, shipping features, and setting the technical bar high. If you're looking to step away from code, this isn't the right fit. If you want to stay technical while growing as a leader, keep reading.

Your Impact

• Write production code regularly—you'll own features from start to finish
• Lead by example through high-quality code contributions and thorough PR reviews
• Jump into the codebase to unblock your team and solve critical technical challenges
• Prototype solutions, spike complex features, and validate architectural decisions through code
• Maintain deep familiarity with our systems—you'll be on-call rotation with your team
• Debug production issues and optimize performance bottlenecks directly
• Drive frontend excellence and modern UI/UX practices across the team

Team Leadership & Growth

• Build and nurture a high-performing engineering team that values quality and ownership
• Mentor engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Champion a remote-first culture that promotes collaboration and work-life balance
• Lead hiring efforts to attract exceptional engineering talent who share our hands-on philosophy
• Foster a culture where everyone, including you, ships code regularly

Strategic Execution

• Partner with Product and Design to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps
• Define and track team OKRs that directly support company goals
• Make thoughtful trade-offs between speed, quality, and technical debt
• Establish engineering standards through example—your code sets the bar
• Bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• 5+ years building production software, with 2+ years leading engineering teams (tech lead ok)
• Current, hands-on expertise with modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript) and full-stack development
• Strong track record building polished, performant user interfaces
• Active coding practice—you're shipping production code today, not just remembering how
• Experience across the entire stack, with particular strength in frontend or full-stack development
• Excellence in both written and verbal communication, especially in remote settings

The Right Mindset

• You're energized by coding and couldn't imagine a role without it
• You believe the best engineering managers stay close to the technology
• You lead through action—your team respects you because you're in the trenches with them
• You're passionate about user experience and building products people love to use
• You can seamlessly switch between deep technical work and strategic thinking
• You're comfortable saying "let me code up a proof of concept" in planning meetings

Red Flags (this role isn't for you if...)

• You want to focus purely on people management and process
• You haven't written production code in the last 6 months
• You prefer to delegate all technical work to your team
• You see hands-on coding as beneath your role as a manager
• You're not excited about frontend development and user experience

Bonus Points

• Frontend Excellence : Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern web performance optimization
• Full-Stack Mastery : Equally comfortable with API design and crafting beautiful UIs
• Design Systems : Experience building and maintaining component libraries
• Performance Obsession : Track record of optimizing Web Vitals and frontend metrics
• Startup DNA : You've been a hands-on engineering leader at a Series A/B company
• Developer Experience : Passion for tooling, CI/CD, and making engineers more productive
• Accessibility Champion : Commitment to building inclusive products for all users
• GraphQL Expertise : Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs

What We Offer

• Remote-First Culture : Work from anywhere in Canada with flexible hours
• Competitive Compensation : CAD 160,000–CAD 195,000 based on experience
• Time to Recharge : Flexible vacation policy that encourages actual time off
• Top-Tier Equipment : Latest MacBook Pro and any tools you need to code effectively
• Comprehensive Benefits : Full health, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Growth Opportunities : Direct impact on product and company direction as we scale

Ready to Build the Future of Legal Tech?

If you're a frontend-leaning or full-stack engineer who's ready to lead without leaving the code behind, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape both the technology and culture of a rapidly growing company while staying true to your engineering roots.