Engineering Manager at Magnet Forensics

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving over 4,000 customers in over 100 countries, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence with offices in Waterloo and Ottawa, Canada; Atlanta, GA, Herndon, VA, Westminster, CO; and Singapore. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

The Magnet REVIEW team is located throughout the globe and is focused on exposing digital evidence to non-technical folks within an investigative department.  This software allows investigators to collaborate and build a case around the collected digital evidence.  The team includes a unique combination of technical abilities to cover both cloud and on-premise installations, handle millions of evidence hits and display valuable insights to investigators.

This growing group is looking for an Engineering Manager – Review On-prem & Fedramp Software Development who’s focused on application delivery, customer success and career development.  We partner tightly with our Professional Services team working closely with customers.

The Engineering team is focused on producing software that solves the most important problems facing digital forensics professionals today. Our algorithms make sense of data that is often hidden, corrupted, or incomplete. We write fast code and build intuitive UIs because we know that minutes can make a difference in national terrorism cases and life-or-death situations. We are a community of smart, passionate, humble people who recognize that solving the industry’s toughest problems requires constant collaboration, continuous learning, and frequent doses of humour.

• Ensure goals for REVIEW on-prem are being met effectively
• Ensure goals for REVIEW fedRAMP certification are being met effectively
• Ensure smooth coordination between the on-prem team and other review teams.
• Lead a team of developers and testers including career growth, coaching and goal setting
• Ensure customer success
• Provide mentorship to employees to achieve goals and maximize their potential
• Responsible for working with team members to coordinate with all other groups involved in product development
• Communicate with different teams internal and/or external to collaborate on the projects
• Utilizes knowledge of technical and business drivers to define quality solutions that meet the needs of customers

• We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”.  It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.  

• 3+ years of experience in leading a small to medium sized production software development initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience of related software engineering or engineering management experience
• Excellent relational skills and leadership abilities
• Strong judgment, prioritization, and decision-making abilities

• Confirmed presentation skills and team communication
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Comfort in cloud management platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Partnership & collaboration skills to work across organizations and lead cross-functional teams
• Analytical skills to develop quick yet sound solutions to resolve complex issues
• Good conflict resolution and negotiating skills
• Demonstrated ability to have FUN in the workplace
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

• We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences. 

• CARE  -We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world. 
• OWN  -We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect. 
• DEDICATE  -We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect. 
• EVOLVE  -We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work. 

• The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

• MIN: $152,000 - MID: $190,000 - MAX: $228,000 Currency: USD

• Generous time off policies
• Competitive compensation
• Volunteer opportunities
• Reward and recognition programs 
• Employee committees & resource groups
• Healthcare and retirement benefits 

We’re committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let our talent team know, or you can email aoda@magnetforensics.com.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.