Valtec威凜科技】Engineering Manager

【About Valtec】

Valtec is an AI drone technology company building for the commercial fishing sector to precisely locate high-value fish species, such as tuna ($42B market in By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the commercial fishing sector, Valtec is changing how fish are caught to become more sustainable and efficient. The venture backed founding team includes seasoned entrepreneurs and specialists from prestigious organizations, including the US Air Force, Caviar (acquired by Square for $100 million), Uber, YCombinator, NASA's JPL, DARPA, and Office of Naval Research.

Valtec 是一家人工智慧無人機技術公司,專為商業漁業領域打造,以精確定位鮪魚等高價值魚類(2023 年市場價值為 42B 美元)。透過將 21 世紀最具創新力的公司的專業知識、技術和商業模式引入商業捕魚領域,Valtec 正在改變魚類捕撈方式,使其變得更具永續性與高效能。由創投支援的創始團隊包括經驗豐富的企業家和來自著名組織的專家,包括美國空軍、Caviar(被 Square 以 1 億美元收購)、Uber YCombinator、NASA 噴氣推進實驗室、DARPA 和海軍研究辦公室。

【Work Environment】

• Convenient location: Located in Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA), just a 5-minute walk from Taipei Arena MRT Station
• Office amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, water dispenser, induction cooker, coffee machine, and snacks
• Prefer not to sit at your desk? Feel free to work from any open space in the shared office
• Feeling tired? Take a nap in the Nap Room, or unwind with games in the Game Room
• Near the office: Songshan Sports Center, Taipei Track and Field Stadium, and the TAIAN Hospital Gym—great for after-work exercise with colleagues
• 交通便捷,位於Taiwan Tech Arena共享辦公室,捷運台北小巨蛋站步行5分鐘抵達辦公室
• 配備冰箱、微波爐、電鍋、飲水機、電磁爐、咖啡機及零食
• 不想在自己的座位辦公?可以自行在共享辦公室的開放空間找位置辦公
• 累了嗎?歡迎到Nap Room小睡片刻,休息一下;或是到Game Room玩玩遊戲放鬆
• 辦公室附近有松山運動中心、台北田徑場、台安醫院健身房等,下班可以揪同事一起去運動

【Job Description】

• We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for guiding technical execution, ensuring the team is aligned with project goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. This role will focus on both people management and technical leadership, helping to balance team growth with delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Experience in drone and mobile applications is a strong plus.

【Key Responsibilities】

Team Leadership & People Management

1. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team by setting clear goals, providing continuous feedback, and facilitating career development.
2. Create an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and personal growth, ensuring team members are motivated and productive.
3. Manage resource allocation to ensure engineering projects are adequately staffed and aligned with business priorities.
4. Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and identify opportunities for professional development for team members.
5. Foster a culture of accountability and ownership by empowering team members to take responsibility for their work.

Project & Technical Leadership

1. Oversee the technical execution of engineering projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within scope.
2. Work closely with Product Managers and other cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives and product requirements.
3. Provide technical guidance and support to the team, helping solvecomplex problems and ensure technical excellence in code quality,performance, and scalability.
4. Drive continuous improvements in development processes, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Agile/Scrum) to enhance efficiency and product quality.
5. Review and approve engineering designs, code, and architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with company goals and standards.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication

1. Collaborate with the CTO and other senior leadership to define and execute the technical vision and strategy.
2. Communicate effectively with stakeholders across departments (e.g.,Product, Operations, Sales) to understand requirements and ensure timely delivery of technical solutions.
3. Act as a liaison between engineering and other teams to address dependencies, resolve conflicts, and ensure smooth project execution.

【Qualifications】

• Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Strong technical background with experience in building and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Familiarity with relevant software development technologies (e.g., Python, JavaScript, cloud platforms, containerization) and software engineering best practices. 8. Be able to code.

【Preferred Qualifications】

• Experience working with connected hardware systems, drones are a PLUS
• Experience in Linux, Windows.