Software Engineering Manager

Tessian
Tessian protects every business’s mission by securing the human layer \uD83D\uDCAB
We're building intelligent security that works for human beings as they are, not how security policies would like them to be. Using machine learning technology, Tessian automatically predicts and eliminates advanced threats on email caused by human error - like data exfiltration, accidental data loss, business email compromise and phishing attacks - with minimal disruption to employees' workflow. As a result, employees are empowered to do their best work, without security getting in their way. You can read more about Human Layer Security here.
Tessian has raised a $74m Series C led by renowned security investors, March Capital (Crowdstrike, Knowbe4), with follow-on from Sequoia, Accel, Balderton, Latitude, Okta, Sozo, Citi & Schroder Adveq, to further our mission to secure the human layer.
Founded in 2013, Tessian is backed by world-class venture capital investors, has hubs in London, San Francisco, Boston, and Austin, and London, and is one of the Top-3 2021 Best Places to Work for Women.

As a Software Engineering Manager at Tessian, you will have the opportunity to provide tactical, strategic, and technical leadership for a software engineering group that supports a critical business domain. In this role, you will support your team in the development of software through the work of Architects, Developers, and Quality Engineers. You will do this by empowering your team to resolve day-to-day issues, workflow, and business issues. You are also expected to apply industry experience, processes, and tools to improve team operations and to build and maintain a supportive, cooperative, and cohesive work environment. As an Engineering Manager, you will regularly coordinate with other functional teams, as well as disciplines like Product Strategy, Product Management and Program Management. You will also represent the team's work with important internal stakeholder groups, working with them to understand their needs and resolve their issues.
Responsibilities: Be responsible for the success of a cross-functional development team of 6-8 engineers Support your team’s personal growth and help them to achieve their career goals Use agile principles to take projects from idea to completion through iterative delivery of value Partner with your Product Manager to develop a product mindset in your team through regular customer conversations Use data to look for continuous improvement opportunities in both our product and your team’s working practices Collaborate with your Engineering Director to drive cross-team and cross-functional change projects Work closely with our Talent team to hire world class engineers
Qualifications: Is experienced working as an Engineering Manager (at least 2 years) Believes that the best engineering teams are diverse, excited to mentor, coach and grow teams and engineers Still likes to get their hands dirty with code and can provide technical guidance A great problem solver who takes pride in their work Values getting things done over getting things perfect Comfortable with the unknown and loves to experiment
Why we think you'll love it here \uD83D\uDE0D....
It’s important to us that all Tessians are part of the journey we’re on, so we offer equity options with every role and benchmark to provide above market rate salaries - there’s plenty more too….
Be at your best, both inside and outside of work

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  25 days of paid holiday (plus 8 bank holidays, and an additional day for every year you've worked at Tessian!)
• Private health insurance provided through Vitality Health and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Up to 60 days of working abroad, limited to 30 days per trip a year
• Choice First: Do your best work, in the way that works best for you
• Flexible working hours and working from home (if you're not already remote!)
• Enhanced pension contributions, matched up to 5%
• We’re family friendly, with policies built to support you in all stages of life
• High-quality tech kit provided for you to work on, plus Tessian ANC headphones
• If you're relocating to join the team, we'll provide a contribution to help with your costs
• Fertility support via Carrot covering adoption, surrogacy support, fertility treatments, support during pregnancy and more

Beyond work

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  Elite membership of the Tessian House System...
• Every other Wednesday we get together to share team updates and drinks
• Monthly team socials & a big, whole company extravaganza every quarter
• Never-ending ping-pong tournaments

,,,and here are another 200 reasons!
Equality & diversity ️
Our mission to empower and protect people is a reflection of two of our values: Human First and We Do the Right Thing. For us, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is also a reflection of these core values.
As a human first company, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where all our Tessians have the opportunity to thrive. We strive for a better Tessian, and a better world. We're working inside and outside Tessian to improve diversity and equity in our industry, and foster an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Our strategy touches each part of a Tessian’s life cycle, from applicant to employee, ensuring that we keep DEI at the core of every point in our candidate and employee experience. Read more about our DEI commitments here.
Obligatory small print
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Please note, that any job offers will be subject to the candidate passing background screening checks.

We're a #LI-Remote company offering Choice First working practices where possible.