Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re currently seeking an Interim Engineering Manager for a fully remote, 6-month contract (mid-September through mid-March) with a global technology leader recognized for its innovation, creativity, and scale.

In this role, you’ll step into a cross-disciplinary engineering team that supports SEO, Marketing, and Partnerships, helping drive impactful growth initiatives. You’ll balance strategic leadership, technical contributions, and people management—while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture. You will collaborate with Product Managers, Data Engineers, and Marketing partners to scope and deliver high-value projects, provide guidance on user-first technical decisions, and contribute to the development of new features such as internationalization and content hubs to enhance user experience. Additionally, you'll support global marketing and advertising campaigns, strengthen systems and operations, prioritize the team’s roadmap in alignment with company objectives, and mentor engineers in their professional growth.

The application deadline for this role is 09/08/2025.

Interim Engineering Manager Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Managers, Data Engineers, and Marketing partners to scope and deliver high-value projects.

• Provide guidance on technical decisions that are user-first, thoughtful, and made with the right trade-offs.

• Contribute to the development of new features such as internationalization and content hubs to enhance user experience.

• Support global marketing and advertising campaigns by strengthening systems and operations.

• Prioritize and sequence the team’s roadmap in alignment with company objectives.

• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment and mentor engineers in their professional growth.

• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contributions.

Interim Engineering Manager Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an Engineering Manager role.

• Expertise in Web, Backend, or Data Engineering (Android/iOS experience a plus).

• Strong blend of technical depth and people leadership skills.

• Proven record of delivering impactful, user-focused projects in fast-paced settings.

• Passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams grounded in psychological safety.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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