Engineering Manager

About Us PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We combine clinical roots with a drive to scale, and our team provides specialized care to thousands of patients each month. Freddie improves sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community.

As the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, we are proud to dismantle barriers to sexual healthcare for patients across Canada and the USA. Frida transforms the lives of patients by providing easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis and fast, affordable treatment. Foria provides trans, non-binary, and gender‑diverse Canadians with specialized, gender‑affirming healthcare.

Affirming Care Pharmacy delivers discreet specialty prescription delivery across North America and operates from Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, and San Antonio, providing patients with an integrated end‑to‑end healthcare experience. We are ranked #2 on Deloitte's 2024 list of Canada's 50 fastest‑growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Our mission is to make healthcare accessible to those who need it most while having fun along the way.

Location & Remote Policy Location: Remote (Canada). Although we have an office in Calgary, the position is open to candidates across Canada. Our office is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the peoples of the Treaty 7 region, including the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Îethka Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina First Nations.

It also respects the historic Northwest Métis and other Métis territories. Job Summary PurposeMed is building technology that meaningfully improves access to care, and we need strong engineering leadership to help us do it well. As an Engineering Manager reporting to the CTO, you will drive project execution, team management, and technical trade‑offs across our software platform.

Responsibilities Leading and Mentoring a High‑Performing Engineering Team Guide and mentor engineering team members with 1:1 coaching and performance reviews. Create a positive, diverse, and inclusive environment. Foster strong relationships and effective communication with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Driving Operational Excellence Across your Pod Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data leadership to improve workflows within our POD/Triad model. Lead your pod’s processes and ensure effective collaboration with other teams. Communicate ongoing initiatives and blockers, prioritizing tasks for development success.

Shaping Technical Strategy and Delivering High‑Quality Systems Support the technical strategy and collaborate with the team on product technical direction. Drive efficient delivery of high‑quality features, balancing speed with scalable and maintainable architecture. Create technical diagrams and document key technical decisions and strategy.

Qualifications 5+ years of Software Engineering experience with a focus on platform development and infrastructure. 2+ years of engineering management experience, supporting and guiding direct reports. Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing, and scaling infrastructure (e.g., GCP, third‑party system integrations, data systems). Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Experience with trade‑offs ranging from rapid prototyping to multi‑quarter technology shifts. Experience integrating AI within the development process. Nice to Have Experience managing relationships with external vendors and account managers.

Passion for platform services and providing developers with the tools and infrastructure to deliver value. Compensation Annual base salary $140,000–$170,000 CAD (may vary with qualifications, experience, and market conditions). Stock options through our Equity Incentive Plan.

Benefits Remote‑friendly team; flexible work to fit your life * (timesheet optional). 20 vacation days and encouragement to use them. Annual winter break closure. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care from day one; 100% coverage of premiums with dependent coverage. 8 health/sick days and extended mental health coverage. $20,000 lifetime coverage for gender‑affirming care and procedures (Canada). $500 learning fund for courses and professional development.

People Potential program – partner with manager to identify growth opportunities. Why Join Us Work with a fun, engaging team that takes itself seriously yet doesn’t take itself too seriously. Make a real impact on patients who have never received proper support.

Be confident bringing your whole self; inclusivity is core to our care for patients, teammates, and ourselves. We create safe, affirming spaces. PurposeMed is committed to being an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants from excluded and marginalized communities, including Indigenous, Black, racialized communities, trans, non‑binary, LGBTQ2S+, disabled, and HIV‑positive people.

Apply if you are excited to contribute your expertise. Most of our roles are performed virtually from home across Canada and the USA. Team members working onsite at affirming care pharmacies must be physically present.

Do you think you could be our next Engineering Manager? We look forward to seeing your application! #J-18808-Ljbffr