Overview Engineering Manager, Frontend - Remote (Canada). Proof is revolutionizing how law firms operate. Our platform has become the trusted choice for thousands of legal professionals who depend on us to streamline their workflows and unlock new levels of efficiency. As we scale rapidly, we're seeking an Engineering Manager who codes alongside their team and leads by example.The Role: A True Player-Coach This is not a meetings-only management role.We need someone who writes production code regularly, reviews PRs daily, and stays deeply connected to our technical stack. You'll be in the codebase every day—debugging issues, shipping features, and setting the technical bar high. If you're looking to step away from code, this isn't the right fit. If you want to stay technical while growing as a leader, keep reading.Your ImpactWrite production code regularly—you'll own features from start to finishLead by example through high-quality code contributions and thorough PR reviewsJump into the codebase to unblock your team and solve critical technical challengesPrototype solutions, spike complex features, and validate architectural decisions through codeMaintain deep familiarity with our systems—you'll be on-call rotation with your teamDebug production issues and optimize performance bottlenecks directlyDrive frontend excellence and modern UI/UX practices across the teamTeam Leadership & GrowthBuild and nurture a high-performing engineering team that values quality and ownershipMentor engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical discussionsChampion a remote-first culture that promotes collaboration and work-life balanceLead hiring efforts to attract exceptional engineering talent who share our hands-on philosophyFoster a culture where everyone, including you, ships code regularlyStrategic ExecutionPartner with Product and Design to translate business objectives into technical roadmapsDefine and track team OKRs that directly support company goalsMake thoughtful trade-offs between speed, quality, and technical debtEstablish engineering standards through example—your code sets the barBridge the gap between design vision and technical implementationWhat We're Looking For Essential Experience5+ years building production software, with 2+ years leading engineering teams (tech lead ok)Current, hands-on expertise with modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript) and full-stack developmentStrong track record building polished, performant user interfacesActive coding practice—you're shipping production code today, not just remembering howExperience across the entire stack, with particular strength in frontend or full-stack developmentExcellence in both written and verbal communication, especially in remote settingsThe Right MindsetYou're energized by coding and couldn't imagine a role without itYou believe the best engineering managers stay close to the technologyYou lead through action—your team respects you because you're in the trenches with themYou're passionate about user experience and building products people love to useYou can seamlessly switch between deep technical work and strategic thinkingYou're comfortable saying "let me code up a proof of concept" in planning meetingsRed Flags (this role isn't for you if...)You want to focus purely on people management and processYou haven't written production code in the last 6 monthsYou prefer to delegate all technical work to your teamYou see hands-on coding as beneath your role as a managerYou're not excited about frontend development and user experienceBonus PointsFrontend Excellence : Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern web performance optimizationFull-Stack Mastery : Equally comfortable with API design and crafting beautiful UIsDesign Systems : Experience building and maintaining component librariesPerformance Obsession : Track record of optimizing Web Vitals and frontend metricsStartup DNA : You've been a hands-on engineering leader at a Series A/B companyDeveloper Experience : Passion for tooling, CI/CD, and making engineers more productiveAccessibility Champion : Commitment to building inclusive products for all usersGraphQL Expertise : Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIsWhat We OfferRemote-First Culture : Work from anywhere in Canada with flexible hoursCompetitive Compensation : CAD 160,000–CAD 195,000 based on experienceTime to Recharge : Flexible vacation policy that encourages actual time offTop-Tier Equipment : Latest MacBook Pro and any tools you need to code effectivelyComprehensive Benefits : Full health, dental, vision, and disability coverageGrowth Opportunities : Direct impact on product and company direction as we scaleReady to Build the Future of Legal Tech? If you're a frontend-leaning or full-stack engineer who's ready to lead without leaving the code behind, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape both the technology and culture of a rapidly growing company while staying true to your engineering roots.#J-18808-Ljbffr