Overview
Engineering Manager, Frontend - Remote (Canada). Proof is revolutionizing how law firms operate. Our platform has become the trusted choice for thousands of legal professionals who depend on us to streamline their workflows and unlock new levels of efficiency. As we scale rapidly, we're seeking an Engineering Manager who codes alongside their team and leads by example.

The Role: A True Player-Coach
This is not a meetings-only management role. We need someone who writes production code regularly, reviews PRs daily, and stays deeply connected to our technical stack. You'll be in the codebase every day—debugging issues, shipping features, and setting the technical bar high. If you're looking to step away from code, this isn't the right fit. If you want to stay technical while growing as a leader, keep reading.

Your Impact

Write production code regularly—you'll own features from start to finish

Lead by example through high-quality code contributions and thorough PR reviews

Jump into the codebase to unblock your team and solve critical technical challenges

Prototype solutions, spike complex features, and validate architectural decisions through code

Maintain deep familiarity with our systems—you'll be on-call rotation with your team

Debug production issues and optimize performance bottlenecks directly

Drive frontend excellence and modern UI/UX practices across the team

Team Leadership & Growth

Build and nurture a high-performing engineering team that values quality and ownership

Mentor engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and technical discussions

Champion a remote-first culture that promotes collaboration and work-life balance

Lead hiring efforts to attract exceptional engineering talent who share our hands-on philosophy

Foster a culture where everyone, including you, ships code regularly

Strategic Execution





Partner with Product and Design to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps

Define and track team OKRs that directly support company goals

Make thoughtful trade-offs between speed, quality, and technical debt

Establish engineering standards through example—your code sets the bar

Bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation

What We're Looking For
Essential Experience

5+ years building production software, with 2+ years leading engineering teams (tech lead ok)

Current, hands-on expertise with modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript) and full-stack development

Strong track record building polished, performant user interfaces

Active coding practice—you're shipping production code today, not just remembering how

Experience across the entire stack, with particular strength in frontend or full-stack development

Excellence in both written and verbal communication, especially in remote settings

The Right Mindset

You're energized by coding and couldn't imagine a role without it

You believe the best engineering managers stay close to the technology

You lead through action—your team respects you because you're in the trenches with them

You're passionate about user experience and building products people love to use

You can seamlessly switch between deep technical work and strategic thinking

You're comfortable saying "let me code up a proof of concept" in planning meetings

Red Flags (this role isn't for you if...)





You want to focus purely on people management and process

You haven't written production code in the last 6 months

You prefer to delegate all technical work to your team

You see hands-on coding as beneath your role as a manager

You're not excited about frontend development and user experience

Bonus Points

Frontend Excellence : Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and up-to-date web performance optimization

Full-Stack Mastery : Equally comfortable with API design and crafting beautiful UIs

Design Systems : Experience building and maintaining component libraries

Performance Obsession : Track record of optimizing Web Vitals and frontend metrics

Startup DNA : You've been a hands-on engineering leader at a Series A/B company

Developer Experience : Passion for tooling, CI/CD, and making engineers more productive

Accessibility Champion : Commitment to building inclusive products for all users

GraphQL Expertise : Experience designing and implementing GraphQL APIs

What We Offer

Remote-First Culture : Work from anywhere in Canada with flexible hours

Competitive Compensation : CAD 160,000–CAD 195,000 based on experience

Time to Recharge : Flexible vacation policy that encourages actual time off

Top-Tier Equipment : Latest MacBook Pro and any tools you need to code effectively

Comprehensive Benefits : Full health, dental, vision, and disability coverage

Growth Opportunities : Direct impact on product and company direction as we scale

Ready to Build the Future of Legal Tech?
If you're a frontend-leaning or full-stack engineer who's ready to lead without leaving the code behind, we want to hear from you. This is an opportunity to shape both the technology and culture of a rapidly growing company while staying true to your engineering roots.

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📌 Engineering Manager, Frontend - Remote (Canada) (New Brunswick)
🏢 Proof
📍 New Brunswick