OverviewEngineering Manager role at ForeFlight.
This position is based in Prospect, SA (near Adelaide, Australia) and is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence three days per week.
The role reports to the OzRunways CTO.We are seeking a technically well-rounded individual with experience building and shipping mobile, web, or backend applications.
This is a technical management role responsible for people and process management of the software engineering team, and for contributing to high-level technical direction for the team.
Engineers work closely with the product team to define a roadmap, collaborate with other teams, and maintain developer experience and codebase health.Tech stack includes Electronic Flight Bag mobile apps (native iOS and Android), Java/Kotlin (Quarkus) backend services, and web apps to support these applications.Key responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits are described below.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide formal management and career development for engineers, including regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and ongoing coachingCreate and reinforce healthy team norms, values, and processes that foster trust, collaboration, and accountabilityMaintain robust communication and emotional intelligence when working with diverse personalities and distributed team membersPartner with product management to prioritize, plan, and deliver roadmap initiatives on time and with high qualityDrive end-to-end project execution, ensuring alignment with business goals while balancing technical trade-offsApply modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, testing strategies, code reviews, observability, Infrastructure as Code) to improve deliveryContribute to design discussions, architectural reviews, and technical strategyMaintain credibility with engineers by understanding technical challenges and guiding direction, while empowering senior engineers to make decisionsBalance technical depth with humility and know when to defer to subject matter expertsRemain technically hands-on enough to support the team when needed, but focus on leadership, coaching, and deliveryBasic Qualifications8+ years of professional software engineering experience2+ years of experience managing or leading a software engineering teamProven track record of delivering software projects in collaboration with product management and cross-functional teamsStrong technical background in server-side software engineeringExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated emotional intelligence and people management skillsPreferred QualificationsHands-on coding experience in Java, Kotlin, relational databases (Postgres and SQLite) or related backend technologiesExperience managing engineers across multiple platforms (backend, mobile, web)Prior experience establishing engineering processes, team culture, and values in a growing teamAviation experience or being an aviation enthusiast is a plusAbout OzRunwaysOzRunways is an Australian aviation technology company founded in 2010 by pilots and programmers who pioneered bringing flight planning and navigation to the iPad, creating the first approved electronic flight bag application in Australia.
The company developed solutions for Australian and New Zealand aviation, including cellular flight tracking, weather briefing tools, and intelligent chart management systems.
In 2024, Boeing acquired OzRunways to integrate it into the ForeFlight family.
The Adelaide-based team serves customers from recreational pilots to major airlines and the Australian Defence Force.Why You Should JoinWork on software trusted daily by thousands of pilots, with challenging projects, a good work environment, and collaborative coworkers.
We empower employees to make a direct impact on products and services.Benefits include:Flexible hybrid scheduleGenerous paid parental leave (12 weeks for primary caregiver)Flight Training RewardsTuition StipendPay is based on experience and qualifications.
Summary Pay Range: 140,000-180,000 AUD.Equal OpportunityThis employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineeringIndustriesAirlines and AviationNote: This description reflects the role and information at the time of posting and may be subject to change as the transition within the ForeFlight group progresses.
By applying, you acknowledge and understand the role may be part of a transitioning business and could involve changes in employer.
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📌 Engineering Manager
🏢 ForeFlight
📍 South Australia