$171K – $201KMidFull Time
Hi, Future Homie!
At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team.
We’re not just building an app—we’re building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in?
📍 Your Impact Starts Here
As an Engineering Manager 2 in our Toronto hub, you’ll join Homebase at a moment of growth across our core product organization. We’re building and scaling multiple product teams, and this role is intended for an engineering leader who will own a product, leading a dedicated team with clear scope and impact.
You’ll be matched to a core product line based on your strengths and experience, where you’ll partner closely with Product and Design to ship high-quality, AI-enabled solutions that help small businesses move faster. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution, team development, and raising the bar for how we build.
These are the key ways you’ll contribute and create impact in this role:
Lead and grow a team of software engineers within a specific core product area, providing clear direction, coaching, and career development.
Own delivery for your team’s roadmap, driving strong execution while balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
Guide the development and adoption of AI-powered features and workflows that improve customer outcomes and engineering velocity.
Partner closely with Product, Design, and peer Engineering Managers to deliver cohesive, end-to-end product experiences.
Foster AI fluency within your team by encouraging experimentation, thoughtful tool adoption, and measurable improvements to how work gets done.
Establish and uphold strong engineering practices, technical standards, and operational discipline.
Ensure reliability, performance, and technical excellence across the systems your team owns.
🚀 The Foundation for Success
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in an engineering leadership role.
Experience leading a product-focused engineering team with clear ownership and scope.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Clear, effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
Experience leading or contributing to AI-driven initiatives is a strong plus.
🤝 The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do—from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other.
💡 Be Customer Obsessed – Solve problems with empathy and creativity.
⚡ Move Fast, Learn Fast – Experiment, take action, and grow every day.
🎯 Own Your Impact – Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind.
🏆 Master Your Craft – Excellence fuels impact—show up, step up, and make your mark.
🏅 Win Together – Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other.
What We Offer
💰 Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
🏥 Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
⏰ Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods
👶 Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
🌟 Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
🛡️ Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
🍽️ Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days
💼 Our Hybrid Rhythm: We believe collaboration drives impact. That’s why Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days—a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together.
What to Expect During the Interview Process
Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Mavel W.
Meet the Hiring Manager
Participate in Technical Interviews
Meet with Cross-functional team members
Background Check + Offer Stage
Welcome to the team, Homie 🎉
💜 Belonging at Homebase - We're committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms—so if you're excited about this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Homebase will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
👋 Hey, We’re Homebase
Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payroll, communication, HR, and more, we help teams stay connected and in control. Today, over 150,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on us to make work radically easier. Together, we’ve tracked over a billion hours for 2M+ workers—and we’re just getting started.
At Homebase, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we’re committed to ensuring fair and equitable access for all.
