Engineering Manager

Company Overview:

Geospan has been a pioneer in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for over thirty years. We have recently launched data and software products that provide the construction and insurance markets with market leading tools to provide incredibly accurate measurements. We are rapidly growing to accommodate the industry appetite for additional data and tools to accelerate property intelligence and efficiencies into their workstreams. Our new direction has created a fast-growing software startup culture, making your role integral to the continued development, scale, and success of our company.

Position Overview:

As Engineering Manager at Geospan, you will play a key role in the design, development, and enhancement of our software platform. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to create intuitive and efficient solutions that leverage geospatial data to address the unique challenges of the roofing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, design solutions, and shepherd new features  

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improve our software staff 

• Assist in the hiring of engineering staff 

• Foster a collaborative environment between engineering staff and other divisions 

• Encourage the development of talent and help identify training opportunities 

• Organize the work of the engineering staff, working in concert with the Sr. Engineering Manager or other team members

• Assist in monitoring contractor progress and hours 

• Communicate with leadership about progress on engineering tasks 

Qualifications:

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

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a technical environment, with a strong focus on system integrations, APIs, and data flow management. 

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and modern integration patterns. 

• Familiarity with geospatial technologies (GIS) and handling geospatial data is a significant plus. 

• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Experience in software integration for property management or government sectors is a plus. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the roofing industry or with construction-related software solutions.
• Knowledge of OpenLayers, MapBox, Shapely, Rasterio, or other open and closed source GIS software.
• Familiarity with remote sensing techniques and tools for analyzing satellite and aerial imagery.
• Experience with database systems such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Elasticsearch.
• Previous contributions to open-source geospatial computing projects or communities.
• Familiarity with modern deploy techniques including Docker and Kubernetes

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work hours, and remote work options.
• Ongoing learning, and development opportunities.
• Collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• 401k

Location:

Minneapolis or Remote