Manager - Engineering

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 thousands of customers globally, 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. 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! 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and mission-driven Engineering Manager to lead our BRAIN (!) Team in AI Engineering. This team is responsible for building innovative AI capabilities that help investigators find critical evidence quickly. In collaboration with our AI Research team, this team develops and deploys those capabilities and works with other Engineering teams to build high-impact AI solutions that empower digital forensic investigators.

NOTE: This candidate must reside in Canada.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive operational excellence: Establish frameworks for efficient, high-quality software delivery, fostering autonomy while maintaining technical excellence;

• Guide technical execution: Support the team in navigating critical technical decisions and trade-offs, working with our Tech Leads to ensure systems align with our long-term goals;

• Create a culture of experimentation: Foster an environment where the team can safely test ideas, measure results, and continuously learn;

• Grow and coach engineers: Actively support engineer development through clear, actionable feedback, tailored coaching, and by creating opportunities to take ownership and expand their impact;

• Build adaptable systems: Advocate for adaptable, flexible solutions that can keep pace with evolving AI technologies, delivering immediate impact and value for our users;

• Lead with context and collaboration: Collaborate early and often with partners in AI Research, Product, and UX to ensure the team is solving the right problems. Work together to build a roadmap is grounded in real user needs, aligned with business objectives, and sets us up for continued success.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• As an Engineering Manager, you will take a hands-on role in your first few months – working alongside the team to ship code, understand how decisions are made, observe how work flows through the team, and see how they collaborate across Engineering;

• By the end of your first three months, you’ll transition into a full leadership role: shaping and evolving the operating frameworks that enable the team to execute effectively, coaching engineers through their growth and development, and partnering with Product and UX to ensure the team has the context and clarity needed to solve the right problems and build high-impact solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years’ experience in software engineering and engineering leadership, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions, building strong teams, and guiding critical technical decisions (regardless of title);

• A strong coaching mindset. You care deeply about helping engineers grow, providing direct and constructive feedback, and supporting their career development;

• Sound technical judgment. You can navigate complex decisions, weight trade-offs, and guide teams toward scalable, maintainable, and adaptable solutions;

• Cross-functional leadership. You’ve worked closely with Product and UX to ensure engineering efforts are focused on the right problems;

• Hands-on technical experience in areas like system architecture, API design, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD is an asset. You’re able to evaluate constraints, challenge assumptions, and ensure that technical decisions align with long-term goals. (Technologies we use and teach include C#, Python, AWS, and more.).

Nice To Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience;

• Experience working with AI/ML-centric systems and teams.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 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).

Compensation Range:

• MIN: $131,200 - MID: $164,000 - MAX: $196,800 CAD

Magnet Forensics is proud to offer Benefits such as:

• Generous Time Off Policies;

• Competitive Compensation;

• Volunteer Opportunities;

• Reward and Recognition Programs; 

• Employee Committees & Resource Groups;

• Healthcare and Retirement Benefits. 

The Most Important Thing

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have 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.

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are 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. Please contact aoda@magnetforensics.com should you require any accommodations.

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.

US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.