About the job
About Medium
Medium is a global writing platform connecting millions of readers with new ideas and perspectives. The team values craftsmanship, curiosity, and building lasting value. Decision-making is efficient, iteration happens quickly, and while the work is taken seriously, the atmosphere remains approachable and grounded.
Role Overview
Medium has recently completed a multi-year focus on operational improvements, reaching several major milestones (read more). Now, the company is looking ahead: exploring new product directions, expanding its platform, and strengthening the engineering foundation to support future growth. The Senior Engineering Manager will play a central role in this next chapter.
This position centers on the core Medium experience, including the reading interface, editor, navigation, and other key surfaces that shape how readers and writers interact with the platform. The company is committed to supporting authentic voices in an era of AI-generated content, and this mission guides product and engineering decisions. Medium’s culture emphasizes shipping incrementally, running experiments, reviewing data, and adapting quickly. Without a dedicated product manager, engineering leaders have significant influence on product direction and priorities.
The Senior Engineering Manager will lead a team of senior and staff engineers, oversee the core product experience, support team growth and development, and collaborate with other leaders to advance Medium’s vision for millions of users worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide multi-quarter projects that align technical work with organizational goals and product strategy, holding teams accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Serve as a cross-functional partner in setting priorities, shaping product strategy, and defining technical direction, turning broad plans into actionable steps for engineers.
- Develop and execute hiring strategies for the team, attracting talented engineers from diverse backgrounds and fostering a culture of inclusion and high standards.
- Support the long-term health and growth of the engineering team, promote best practices, and collaborate with leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
Location
This is a remote position based in the US.

