Engineering Manager (macOS + AI/ ML)

MacPaw is a software company that develops and distributes software for macOS and iOS. Today, we have 20 million active users across all our products.
At MacPaw, we believe humans and technology can reach their greatest potential together.
MacPaw is proud to be Ukrainian. The support and development of Ukraine are significant parts of the company's culture. MacPaw gathers open-minded people who support each other and aspire to change the world around us.
Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on solving complex problems, driving technical excellence, and empowering engineering teams to deliver impactful products? We're looking for an Engineering Manager with a strong macOS development background, expertise in AI/ML and backend systems integration, and a passion for building high-performing teams. If you're driven by results, energized by challenges, and inspired to create innovative solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:

• Plan and agree on engineering activities, set project priorities, and align them with the PM and Director of Engineering
• Manage and coordinate team work: plan and prioritize the engineering backlog, clarify tasks, monitor progress, and remove blockers to ensure smooth delivery
• Identify and address cross-team dependencies and risks, collaborating closely with other teams and services to eliminate bottlenecks
• Maintain strong team performance through clear guidance, skill gap analysis, and professional development support
• Ensure processes are efficient, reasonable, and foster collaboration
• Drive implementation and integration of technical solutions, development processes, and security requirements aligned with company and product strategies
• Participate in product-wide and company-wide engineering initiatives to improve business value and delivery capabilities
• Own and improve team engineering metrics (DX)
• Oversee operational HR processes for team members, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and career growth

Skills you'll need to bring:

• Proven macOS development experience
• Expertise in AI/ML integration and backend systems integration
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align with stakeholders, PMs, and cross-functional teams
• Deep understanding of SDLC and product delivery best practices
• Track record of enabling delivery by effectively managing risks, dependencies, and priorities
• People management skills: setting clear expectations, defining career paths, and supporting growth
• Commitment to engineering excellence: setting and maintaining high standards for quality, security, and delivery
• Solution-oriented mindset, focusing on achieving business goals rather than just meeting deadlines

What We Offer

• We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against the russian aggression
  
  • We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war. Here , you can also read about the MacPaw Foundation, which intends to help save the lives of Ukrainian defenders and provide relief to as many civilians as possible.
• We are committed to our veterans
  
  • Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
• Hybrid work model
  
  • Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process.
• Your health always comes first
  
  • We guarantee medical insurance starting on your first working month. For those abroad, you can receive a yearly Medical insurance allowance as compensation for managing your medical expenses.
• Flexible working hours
  
  • You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.
• Space to grow both professionally and personally
  
  • Education opportunities to grow both hard and soft skills, annual development reviews, and internal community.
• Teams we are proud of
  
  • We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.
• Office designed for people (and pets)
  
  • Our office has it all: a spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around; a gym for recreation; cozy kitchens; a sleeping/meditation room; and a terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office.
• Time-off policy that covers life's needs
  
  • Convenient personal time-off policy to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.
• Join social initiatives with MacPawCares
  
  • MacPaw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in to make the world a better place.
• We're an equal-opportunity employer. Here is a safe place for applicants of all backgrounds
  
  • We are hiring talented humans. Meaning with all our variety of backgrounds and identities, including service members and veterans, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and other often underrepresented groups. MacPaw does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
  • Some benefits are under development, and new adjustments are possible.