Manager, Software Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our  Platform Integration  team responsible for building, scaling, and maintaining the systems that power seamless integrations between Achievers’ core platform and our ecosystem of third-party partners, and internal services. This is a  highly technical leadership role  suited for someone who thrives in distributed systems, API platforms, integrations, and cross functional collaboration.

This is a full-time permanent hybrid opportunity - 2 days/week in our Liberty Village office downtown.

Why you'll love this role

Help shape the next generation of Achievers’ connected platform, used by millions of employees worldwide.

Be part of a culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous learning.

Work with modern technologies in a distributed, high-scale environment.

Join a collaborative leadership team invested in your growth and career path.

How you'll shape our Platform services

Lead delivery of high impact integration capabilities, including APIs, webhooks, event streams and workflow orchestration.

Translate product and platform strategy into executable technical roadmaps and quarterly objectives.

Ensure our integration surfaces (APIs, pipelines, adapters) are secure, well documented, highly reliable, and optimized for enterprise scale.

Collaborate with external technology partners to build and maintain efficient bidirectional data flows.

Ensure SLIs/SLOs for integration related services are met through robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices.

Build, coach, and mentor a team of backend and integration engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, psychological safety, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Experience we feel will set you up for success

Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS), and event-driven architectures.

6+ years in backend or platform engineering in a senior capacity with at least 2+ years in an engineering leadership/management role.

Deep hand‑on experience building and scaling API‑driven platforms, microservices, and integration systems (REST, gRPC, webhooks, event streams).

Experience leading projects/teams responsible for external partner integrations, API ecosystems, platform infrastructure, or data synchronization.

Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross‑functional partners, executives, and external entities.

Why Achievers is a Great Place to Work
At Achievers, we believe recognition is a powerful driver of connection. With more than 4.3 million users across 190 countries, our employee recognition and rewards platform empowers organizations to build cultures where people feel seen and valued, everyday. We’re a team of passionate, thoughtful builders who care deeply about our product, our customers, and each other. Visit  to see how we’re inspiring recognition everywhere.

Our Approach to Total Rewards
$155,000 - $175,000 reflects the salary range for this role, depending on experience, skills, and market data. We’re committed to providing a fair and competitive offer based on what you bring to the team. Each A‑Player's compensation is reviewed at least annually against performance and impact in role. We want you to see your path to growth, understand your impact, and feel valued every step of the way.

Benefits and Perks for permanent full‑time employees

✨ Rewards for your impact through our Recognition and Rewards program

Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage beginning on your first day

Parental Leave Top‑up

Employer matched RRSP contributions

️ Flexible Vacation to recharge, so you can bring your best

Employee and Family Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counselling

Supported professional development and career growth (Linked In Learning, mentorship)

Employee‑Led Employee Resource Groups that celebrate our diversity

♀️ Regular events designed to build connection, belonging, and well‑being

Hybrid flexibility, with time in our beautiful Liberty Village, Toronto office

This posting is for a currently vacancy on our team.

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