Engineering Manager, Search

Overview

Depop is a peer-to-peer circular fashion marketplace. We are looking for a UK-based Engineering Manager to lead the Search Retrieval squad, focused on improving the relevance of search and delivering high-quality features and experiments on the search engine to impact key purchasing metrics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver value and drive results by ensuring the team provides high-quality solutions that meet business needs and create measurable value.
• Lead and support a cross-functional team of 3-6 engineers; stay hands-on when appropriate while enabling the team to perform at their best.
• Foster growth and feedback through regular coaching, 1:1s, and career development support.
• Collaborate across functions (marketing, analytics, engineering, product) to align goals, priorities, and smooth cross-functional work.
• Build an inclusive culture that promotes health, inclusion, diversity, learning, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Engineering Manager growing high-performing engineers, teams, and processes.
• Experience as an individual contributor or leader in the Search domain.
• Experience working with Machine Learning and Data Science teams; collaboration with Design and Product to build rich user experiences.
• Ability to work across the full stack and connect backend and frontend to uphold high engineering standards.
• Strong ownership, delivery focus, and ability to tackle complex problems with high-quality features.
• Strong decision-making with data-informed judgment; ability to handle changing priorities simply and deliver.
• Stakeholder management skills and ability to drive cross-disciplinary collaboration and positive change.
• Alignment with the Depop DNA and sustainability-minded thinking.

Preferred (Bonus)

• Familiarity with search technologies such as OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Vespa.
• Familiarity with observability, tracking, and data pipeline tools and methodologies.

Benefits and Information

• Health and mental wellbeing benefits, including PMI and cash plan healthcare access with Bupa, subsidised counselling, and EAP for 24/7 confidential support.
• Flexible working options (MyMode hybrid) with roles that may include Flex, Office-Based, and Remote work.
• 25 days of annual leave with carryover up to 5 days; impact hours for volunteering; 4-week sabbatical after 5 years of service.
• Life insurance (3x salary) and pension matching up to 6% of base salary.
• Depop extras including an in-office Depop Shop and other rewards; dog-friendly offices where applicable.

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