Product Engineering Manager (HuntWise)

About Kalkomey Kalkomey Enterprises is the trusted guide to outdoor success. Every year, millions of people rely on our platform to gain the knowledge and confidence needed to safely explore the outdoors. Since 1995, Kalkomey has partnered with government agencies across North America to deliver the education that powers responsible outdoor recreation. Our courses and technology platforms support certification programs used by wildlife, parks, and boating agencies while helping outdoor enthusiasts develop the skills needed to safely enjoy activities like hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. Today, Kalkomey offers more than 360 online learning experiences supported by integrated web and mobile applications. Together, these solutions help make outdoor recreation more accessible, responsible, and safe for generations to come. We believe education builds confidence, and confidence opens the door to the outdoors. About This Opportunity A Product Engineering Manager leads the engineering execution of HuntWise from concept through launch. This role owns delivery outcomes, team development, and operational excellence, ensuring engineering work aligns with business goals and is executed predictably, transparently, and to a high standard. The tech stack is primarily Ruby, and this is first and foremost a senior Ruby role. This is an engineering management role with significant hands-on coding responsibilities. It includes defining scope, partnering with Product Managers to groom and refine work for development, and serving as the technical lead for the product. The Product Engineering Manager works closely with Product, Design, and company leadership to drive clear ownership, smooth execution, and continuous improvement across the product development lifecycle. You must reside in one of these US states: AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NV, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, VT, WI or one of these provinces in Canada: Ontario What You’ll Do Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a team of engineers through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations.
• Embed mentorship and skill development into day-to-day delivery work.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
• Treat QA and technical contributors as first-class partners in delivery.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing team development.

Product & Delivery Ownership

• Own engineering delivery outcomes for the product, ensuring work is completed on time and within scope.
• Translate product and business requirements into clear technical plans and execution milestones.
• Define scope of work and work with Product Managers to groom and refine tasks for development.
• Balance scope, timelines, quality, and technical tradeoffs in partnership with Product Management.
• Establish predictable execution using clear, documented processes and artifacts.

Technical Leadership & Standards

• Provide technical oversight to ensure sound design, maintainable systems, and high-quality implementations.
• Review technical designs and contribute to informed technical decision-making; the codebase is primarily Ruby, with Node, Kotlin, and Swift used elsewhere—strong Ruby experience is required to effectively lead, review, and contribute.
• Uphold defined standards of excellence for engineering work and outputs.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security expectations are met.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other stakeholders to align priorities and dependencies.
• Establish clear points of contact, ownership, and expectations across Product, Engineering, and Design.
• Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders.

Operational Excellence

• Treat undocumented or unclear processes as operational risks and address them as part of normal delivery work.
• Contribute to evolving, version-controlled process documentation.
• Track and use delivery, quality, and team health metrics to improve predictability and outcomes.
• Support incident management, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering roles, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Senior-level Ruby experience (this is primarily a Ruby role); familiarity with Node, Kotlin, and Swift (or similar stacks) is a plus. Strong technical foundation in modern software development practices and architectures.
• Experience operating within documented processes and improving them over time.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop engineers.
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience balancing feature delivery, technical debt, and long-term scalability.
• Solid understanding of how engineering decisions impact business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Genuine interest in hunting, fishing, boating, or other outdoor sports and activities.
• Experience with mapping or GIS is strongly desired

Core Competencies

• People Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Process Ownership
• Technical Judgment
• Execution & Delivery

What We Offer In addition to a competitive salary and annual bonus, we offer these great benefits:

• We are a fully distributed company – unless specifically indicated in the job description, this is a work from home position
• Employer matched 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with generous employer contributions (including HSA)
• Maternity and Paternity leave and benefits
• Three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, a paid community service day, and a flexible work schedule
• Annual wellness allowance, as well as a paid mental health day once a year for when you need it
• Automatic WFH contribution to each paycheck
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Kalkomey is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Kalkomey is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email pops@kalkomey.com