Engineering Manager, Seller - Remote USA (*eligible states)

About The RoleIn this role, you will lead the development of our Ruby on Rails and Elixir systems, guiding a team of engineers to implement innovative solutions that enhance both customer experience and operational efficiency. You will lead our seller team in driving improvements that enhance the consignor experience, both during the consignment process and post-sale. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners and managing integrations between Salesforce CRM and our internal systems. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in distributed systems and technical leadership.
*States Not Eligible: AK, AR, DE, KS, MS, ND, SD, WY

What You Get To Do Every Day

• Leads and mentors a team of talented software engineers in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions.

• Leads the engineering efforts for our seller team, focussing on speed to market, scalability and reliability. 

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including product management, Devops, and Customer, to develop and implement effective commission structures and strategies.

• Oversees the development and maintenance of our systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

• Mentors and manages a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• Fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging team members to explore new technologies and practices.

• Works cross-functionally with various teams to align engineering activities with broader company objectives.

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven track record in managing and scaling distributed, public cloud-native systems and services.

• Hands-on experience in collaborating with machine learning teams.

• Strong understanding of relational database systems (MySQL or PostgreSQL preferred).

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team of engineers.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in Ruby on Rails development and architecture.

• Experience in working on and improving performance of Jamstack based applications.

• Experience with CRMs such as Salesforce.

• Experience with Elixir or a willingness to learn and incorporate it into our tech stack.

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• 9 Paid Company Holidays

• Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

• Find out more about our Benefits here.

The expected salary range for this role is $194,499.00-$216,109.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.