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Senior Engineering Manager, Homebase Assistant (Hybrid)

HomebaseTorontoEngineering
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
12 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Engineering Manager position at Homebase involves directing the HB Assistant engineering group from the Toronto office in a hybrid capacity. This opportunity suits an experienced technical leader with a strong background in modern artificial intelligence who wants to guide high-visibility product development.

Key Responsibilities

Direct, mentor, and expand a team of software engineers focused on the HB Assistant platform across mobile and web interfaces.
Oversee complete product delivery, handling technical planning, system architecture, quality assurance, and reliability.
Collaborate with product, design, and data leadership to define roadmap priorities and solve complex challenges.
Elevate engineering standards by focusing on robust system design, code health, latency reduction, and data validation for agentic workflows.
Cultivate AI-native systems thinking across internal teams and the wider organization.
Source, hire, and cultivate engineering talent while fostering a high-trust team culture.
Balance delivery speed with technical rigor in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift rapidly.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of professional software engineering background, including at least 4 years managing engineering teams.
Demonstrated history of leading platform or product engineering squads within fast-moving SaaS or consumer technology companies.
Solid technical foundation enabling deep engagement with architecture decisions and close proximity to the source code.
Thorough fluency in modern AI and agentic engineering concepts, including large language models, agents, tool use, and evaluations.
Background in architecting platforms, developer-facing application programming interfaces, or shared services.
Strong data analysis instincts, including reading funnels, understanding cohorts, and instrumenting product features.
Active use of artificial intelligence tools to accelerate personal productivity and coach team members.
Exceptional cross-functional communication abilities spanning product strategy and technical reviews.

Nice to Have

Background in developing consumer-facing or small business applications.
Experience working with mobile platforms, push notifications, chat interfaces, or data-intensive recommendation systems.
Familiarity with small business operations or hourly workforce software solutions.

Skills and Tools

Software engineering management and team mentorship
System design and software architecture
Modern artificial intelligence and agentic engineering (Large Language Models, AI agents, tool use)
Product delivery and cross-functional collaboration
Data instrumentation and analysis

Salary and Benefits

Stock options and retirement savings plans featuring a 4% company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off, company holidays, and dedicated focus periods
Access to paid artificial intelligence tools with minimal restrictions for experimentation and learning
Maternity and parental leave employment insurance top-up support following six months of service
Work from anywhere month and annual meeting-free weeks
Life insurance alongside short and long-term disability protection plans
Provided meals, team offsites, and company customer days
Hybrid work schedule with required in-office collaboration days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

About the Company

Homebase provides an all-in-one application designed for hourly teams, offering scheduling, time clocks, payroll, communication, and human resources tools. Over 150,000 small businesses utilize the platform to simplify daily operations and support more than two million workers. The organization champions an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to diversity, team celebration, and a customer-obsessed culture.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Homebase careers page to submit an application for this hybrid Toronto opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

The position is based in Toronto with a hybrid work schedule. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are designated as required in-office collaboration days.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 8 years of software engineering experience, including a minimum of 4 years managing engineering teams.

What kind of technical expertise is expected?

The role requires fluency in modern AI and agentic engineering, such as working with large language models, agents, and tool use, alongside strong system design capabilities.

What benefits and perks are offered?

Perks include stock options, retirement savings plans with a 4% company match, comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, access to paid AI tools, parental leave top-ups, and provided meals.

How do I apply for the Senior Engineering Manager position?

Candidates can apply directly through the official Homebase careers website.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Homebase careers page.

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