Description
Propeller is on a mission to take the guesswork out of moving dirt - reducing wasted fuel, time, and money.
We do this through the power of maps.
Our customers use Propeller's integrated hardware and software products to capture accurate 3D versions of their worksites.
With over 50,000 worksites worldwide using Propeller's smart survey technology, we empower project teams to map, measure, and manage site activity.
Propeller empowers everyone to approach, own, and solve problems creatively.
We're data nerds who care about impact, honesty, and each other.
We take pride in being a great place to work.
We are proud to be recipients of Bi Grouup's Excellence in Customer Experience award and Inspiring Workplaces
of Australasia, being recognised as a Fast Company
and BuiltIn
Best Place to Work.
You can learn more about us on
Glassdoor
.
Your Mission:
At Propeller, solving complex engineering challenges is at the heart of what we do - and strong people leadership is key to making that happen.
As Engineering Manager, your mission is to build, support, and empower a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, customer-focused products that advance our platform on a global scale.
You'll lead and mentor a group of full-stack engineers, focusing on their growth, performance, wellbeing, and delivery outcomes.
You'll support your team through regular feedback, coaching, and opportunities that stretch their skills and keep them learning.
You'll partner with tech leads and Product to set direction, while your focus stays on the people: coaching, career development, hiring, and continually improving how the team works together.
Your impact comes through the engineers you lead.
Your Responsibilities:
Lead a team of engineers, owning team health, performance, and development
Partner with tech leads and staff engineers, who own technical direction, to ensure the team delivers against the roadmap
Support team members' growth through regular feedback, coaching,



and tailored development opportunities
Manage team performance, including supporting high performers and addressing underperformance with care
Drive a strong team culture - feedback, inclusion, and continuous improvement of ways of working
Identify and remove blockers - process, organisational, or interpersonal - to keep the team moving forward smoothly
Partner with the Talent team to help hire great engineers and actively support current hires during onboarding to set them up for success
Requirements
You have a genuine passion for people leadership, coaching, and mentorship
You have experience managing engineering teams, including 1:1s, performance management, growth and development, and hiring
You lead with empathy, stay open to feedback, and create a safe environment where people can do their best work
You're always looking for ways to improve processes, systems, and how the team works together
You have strong collaboration skills working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and senior technical leaders
You have strong technical depth across system design, software architecture, and engineering practices, enabling you to engage credibly with complex technical challenges and support your team in making sound technical decisions
Benefits
Employee share options
Professional development budget and leave
The opportunity to take part in our mentorship program
Mental health resources
Monthly telephone and/or internet allowance
Paid primary & secondary parental leave policies
Hybrid work arrangements and WFH equipment provided
About Propeller
Propeller is for everyone, so come as you are.
We value all types of experience, skill, and ability.
If you don't think you meet all the requirements, but still think this role would be a positive fit, we'd love to hear from you.
Diversity makes our team more creative, fun, and effective, so bring your whole self to the application process, and we will too!
If you're interested in what life at Propeller is like, check out our employee-owned
Medium blog page
!

📌 Engineering Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Propeller
📍 New South Wales